Hydraulic Engineer

Job Responsibility:

Hydraulic Engineer

EG1-2 Engineer 1-2

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Water Infrastructure, Engineering and Technical Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43747

Salary(s): EG1-2 $56,418.00 - $93,431.00 per year

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Your cover letter and resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of hydraulic investigation, assessment, and design analyses
• Knowledge of hydraulic engineering principles, hydraulic theories and modeling techniques

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must be able to do frequent visits to work sites within the province by ground and air which may require overnight stays (possibly in a camp environment). Site visits may be in isolated areas and / or areas with poor reception.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Member-in-Training with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, and not already enrolled in Manitoba Infrastructure's Engineering-in-Training Development Program.
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends and be able to be away from home for extended periods
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Driver's License

Qualifications: Essential:

• Knowledge of hydraulic investigation, assessment, and design analyses
• Knowledge of hydraulic engineering principles, hydraulic theories and modeling techniques
• Knowledge of basic survey practices
• Ability to work successfully independently
• Ability to work respectfully and productively within teams
• Interpersonal skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders
• Organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• The ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written communication skills
• Effective verbal communication skills

• Experience with and/ or knowledge of Water Infrastructure construction means and methods.
• Experience with and/ or knowledge of hydraulic engineering software and tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (software packages)
• Experience with and/ or knowledge of water related projects and how hydraulic engineering plays a role with bridge or culvert site

Duties: Under the supervision of the Senior Hydraulic Engineer, the Junior Engineer (Hydraulic Engineering Intern) is responsible for performing technical work related to the preservation, design and construction of provincial waterway infrastructure, flood proofing infrastructure, including: condition inspection; topographic surveys; monitoring; emergency flood response; preliminary and detailed hydraulic design; tender preparation; preparation of design and construction drawings; planning studies; project management; and contract administration and construction inspection functions while adhering to Department standards, policies, and specifications.

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Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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