Senior Water Resources Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for one of our mining clients in the Vancouver, BC. The successful individual will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and sustainable water management practices are implemented throughout the project's lifecycle.

Responsibilities :

• the company’s water management practices for their project.
• and oversee the design and engineering of water management / treatment infrastructure.
• hydrological modeling tools to predict water flow patterns, anticipate potential issues, and design effective solutions to issues.
• comprehensive assessments of water resources in the project area, including surface and groundwater sources. Analyze the quality and sustainability of water resources.
• and management of mine impacted seepage water from mine infrastructure.
• compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• closely with environmental teams to ensure that water management practices meet environmental regulations and best practices, minimizing the project's impact on the surrounding ecosystem.
• opportunities to collaborate with local indigenous communities to understand cultural significance of water that will be considered in overall water management strategy development for the project.
• that the project remains compliant with regulations throughout its duration.
• closely with interdisciplinary teams, including geologists, surveyors, and other engineers, to integrate water management solutions into the broader project objectives.
• detailed records, prepare technical reports, and present findings and recommendations to project stakeholders and regulatory agencies as required.
• technical direction, technical reviews and project management of fundamental tasks related to environmental application (EA), and Joint Application (JA) permits.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering, and postgraduate degrees in water related field is preferred.
• Engineer designation.
• experience in civil engineering, with a specialization in water management for mining or construction projects.
• with sediment & erosion control is required, particularly into drainage & ditch designs from stockpile run-off.
• with the management and analysis of mine impacted seepage water from the assets.
• in hydrological, water balance, groundwater, and water quality modeling software such as GoldSim, Leapfrog, FELLOW, and MUDFLOW and engineering design tools.
• knowledge of water quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• to work collaboratively in a team and independently as needed.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward an updated resume to Joseph Steward at [email protected]