Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer - Water Dams

Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer - Water DamsToronto, ON
KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of
Passion ,
Integrity, and
Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.
Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge;
they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.
We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.
Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.
The Opportunity:KCB's growing Power and Transportation Group is seeking an
Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer
with experience in the design of hydraulic structures, hydrology, numerical flow modelling, power and energy studies, dam safety reviews and assessments.
Our hydrotechnical engineers participate in a wide variety of projects, involving hydroelectric, drainage management, flood protection, tailings management, pumping facilities, infrastructure, etc. from pre-feasibility to design stages and construction stages with our other offices and business units. Field work is a requirement of the position. This is a hybrid position working mostly in our Vancouver office for a minimum of 3 days a week.
What you would engage in:
Collaborating with diverse teams of discipline engineers, designers, and drafters from conceptual design through preliminary and final design and construction support.
Acting as a technical resource within the project team(s).
Providing progress reports to Clients and to senior management at regular intervals.
Attending site visits, gathering information as required to complement the related design activities.
Communicating and collaborating with clients in a professional manner.
Maintaining quality throughout a project, implementing improvements when determined.
Managing project and performing technical reviews.
Preparing regular project summary reports.
Complying with company-established quality management systems throughout a project and suggesting/implementing improvements as appropriate.
Business and professional development activities such as conference attendance and training.
Travelling within Canada and internationally.
What we Require:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario or be eligible to register.
Professional registrations in other provinces and the US would be an asset.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrotechnical or Civil Engineering.
5- 7years' of broad-based experience.
Technical knowledge and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and calculations.
Ability to understand and interface with electrical, civil-structural, and mechanical design aspects and drawings of a project.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and with clients.
Strong analytical skills.
Understanding of project management.
Effective verbal and written communications skills in English, with demonstrated competent report writing skills.
Computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of standard computer modelling software packages such as WHAMO, HYTRAN, HEC-RAS, HEC- HMS, Mike-11, Bentley, Flow 3D, and LifeSim.
Experience in developing other calculation algorithms for water resources calculations.
Ability to provide inputs to environmental permitting processes for hydroelectric and other water resources projects.
French or Spanish proficiency would be an asset
What We OfferThe expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per year. Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates with significant experience or specialized expertise. The actual salary offered is based on an individual assessment of applicable experience, education, and skill level.
Along with continued career development, KCB offers:
Hybrid work opportunities
Annual performance and salary review
Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
Paid OT, and sick days
Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity
We are a global mid-size organization committed to developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.
To learn more about projects you could be a part of check outProjects - KCB (klohn.Com)for more details.
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