Water Resource Professionals

at  NORTHWEST HYDRAULIC CONSULTANTS

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Open water hydraulics; river engineering; open coast; inlet; estuarine environments; sediment transport; geomorphology; hydrology; hydrometrics; surveying; flood risk; and construction inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS

Individuals who meet these qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Master’s degree or higher in engineering or geosciences with a focus on water resources or equivalent experience
• Registered or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (for professional positions)
• 2 to 4 years of work experience with a focus on water or oceans (preferably in consulting)
• Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare written reports and communicate effectively

or

• Technical graduate in surveying, civil technologist, or similar (for field positions)

and

• Demonstrated experience completing complex technical assignments in a team environment
• Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines
• High technical standards and a commitment to delivering high quality work products
• The ability to define problems, prioritize tasks, and meet agreed upon timelines
• Ability to swim and comfortable working in and around water
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

• Proven ability to conduct independent analysis, develop visualizations, and interpret complex physical processes by analyzing geospatial time series data
• Experience in statistical analysis, AI, machine learning, and numerical methods in solving hydrologic or hydraulic problems
• Intermediate to advanced skills with computer to support analysis and design; such as hydrologic modeling (Raven, HEC-HMS, SWMM, HSPF, DHSVM), hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, Telemac, Delph, DHI, openFoam, Flow3D), coding, GIS, CAD, and office productivity software
• Comfortable working in remote locations and inclement weather conditions (demonstrated through professional experience or recreational pursuits)
• Demonstrated project management, collaboration, and teamwork skills