Water Resources Engineer

at  Morrison Hershfield

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Morrison Hershfield’s Horizontal Infrastructure (HI) Business Unit has developed some of the Canadian market’s most notable infrastructure projects and we are highly committed to delivering outstanding quality while meeting our clients’ needs. Our team of Planners, Engineers and Contract Administrators deliver infrastructure solutions that drive economic growth and social prosperity.
Our group offers a positive customer experience across all regions of Canada, from project inception, design development and through to construction completion. Our national HI group is comprised of engineers, technicians and support personnel with their diverse backgrounds in design and construction, committed to delivering excellent technical work and customer service to our clients. This national team has earned an exceptional reputation through its successful delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• An in-depth knowledge of stormwater management practices including design of low impact development and best management measures.
• Drainage studies and floodplain analysis.
• Culvert and storm sewer system design and assessments.
• Preparation of drainage studies, drainage master plans, SWM reports, presentations, hydrology and hydraulic computer modeling.
• Undertake technical analysis, including developing new methods and techniques, to complete complex or unique studies.
• Preparation of reports, proposals, and other documentation for clients, review agencies, and the public.
• Assist junior technical staff with designs for public and private projects where required.
• Assign, direct, and review work undertaken by junior technical staff to ensure that studies and projects are completed to a high degree of accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario with minimum 4 years experience in water resources engineering.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working with local municipalities and regulators
• Prior experience working on stormwater management/drainage designs in support of site development, structures (bridges/culverts), and transportation projects.
• Proficient use of Rational Method, Manning’s Equation, OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, HEC-2, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), Culvert Master and HY8 software.
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCad, Microstation, and Infoworks.
• Excellent presentation and professional level report writing skills.
• Familiarity with natural channel design and geomorphology.
• Experience with stream/channel, floodplain mapping, erosion protection system design will be an asset.

Job Type:
Regular
Job Profile: For internal use
Water Resources Engineering III
Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce, with recruitment free of discrimination, ensuring all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
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• An in-depth knowledge of stormwater management practices including design of low impact development and best management measures.
• Drainage studies and floodplain analysis.
• Culvert and storm sewer system design and assessments.
• Preparation of drainage studies, drainage master plans, SWM reports, presentations, hydrology and hydraulic computer modeling.
• Undertake technical analysis, including developing new methods and techniques, to complete complex or unique studies.
• Preparation of reports, proposals, and other documentation for clients, review agencies, and the public.
• Assist junior technical staff with designs for public and private projects where required.
• Assign, direct, and review work undertaken by junior technical staff to ensure that studies and projects are completed to a high degree of accuracy