Hydrotechnical Engineer (P.Eng.)

Job Summary

As an Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer at Onterris, you will work in our Calgary or Edmonton office to assist multiple projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff, regulatory agencies, and clients.

Compensation

Compensation range: $31.00 to $55.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Location

Calgary or Edmonton, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrotechnical design from concept through construction.
• Complete hydrotechnical hazard assessments and provide risk‑based recommendations.
• Prepare clear, well‑structured technical reports, specifications, and design briefs.
• Develop and apply hydraulic and hydrologic models to support design.
• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and delivery.
• Review and approve designs and technical deliverables.
• Work in the field (up to 30%) – site reconnaissance, data collection, and construction support.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Engage with clients and regulators to support approvals and resolve technical issues.
• Support proposals and business development.
• Mentor junior staff through review, guidance, and example.
• Keep safety central to planning, design, and field work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering.
• Registered as a P.Eng. in a Canadian province.
• Strong design skills in surface water and river systems, grounded in hydraulics and hydrology.
• Experience with common modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or similar.
• Clear, concise writing and sound technical judgment.
• Practical field and construction experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Familiarity with Canadian regulatory and approvals processes.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driving record.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

As a note, we are not accepting third‑party agency applicants at this time.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.