About the role

Water Resources Engineer handling stream restoration projects in community development. Use project management skills and technical expertise in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Use your project management and technical abilities to plan and carry out projects in a dynamic team setting.
Use your communication skills to explain complex issues and develop new clients and project assignments.
Report directly to the Stream Restoration Team Lead.
Undertake modeling and design tasks associated with River Services works in support of a wide variety of projects in both the private and public sectors.
Coordinate with project managers, designers, other technical staff and/or multidisciplinary team members to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
Participate in detailed field and office studies and design tasks associated with stream restoration projects.
Perform field work as required, including the collection of geomorphological field data, post-construction monitoring, environmental sampling, etc.
Coordinate design and construction drawings.
Write reports and design briefs to document analyses.
Meet with regulatory agencies and clients to address project-specific stream restoration issues.
Take responsibility for the quality of your written, technical and graphic work.
Manage the technical and financial aspects of stream restoration projects.
Prepare/participate in proposals for new projects.
Provide construction administration and observation services

Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience with Stream Restoration / Surface Water Resources work.
Are registered or are eligible to be registered as a P.Eng or P.Geo. in the province of Ontario
A knowledge of surveying techniques, design/drafting software (Civil 3D), hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, and natural channel design concepts.
Your ability to work in a team environment, with minimal supervision, is desirable.
Ideally, you are a self-motivated individual possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
You have a valid driver’s license and are able to travel away from home for up to a week and do fieldwork under challenging conditions (e.g., challenging terrain, poor weather).
You have a commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is a priority
Project management experience would be considered an asset