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Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure EngineersKiewit • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

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Requisition ID : 179168

Job Level : Senior Level

Home District / Group : Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department : Design Engineering

Market : Marine

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has an immediate opening for a Senior Coastal Hydraulics Engineer with experience in the design and construction of marine and coastal infrastructures to support Kiewit’s Marine and Coastal Resiliency (MCR) business across North America. This role presents a unique opportunity to act as an internal engineer at Kiewit, with access to Kiewit’s resources and experience to ensure that design work is carried out with the best constructability guidelines in the market. The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a focus on collaboration while providing technical, quality, and safety leadership on projects and pursuits.

The Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer will work with an interdisciplinary team that includes civil, structural, geotechnical, estimators, schedulers, and other construction professionals to identify metocean and hydraulic risks and develop appropriate designs for projects.

Responsibilities include overseeing the production and / or review of engineering analyses, reports, construction drawings, specifications, and other deliverables. The role also involves connecting with the Operating Districts, developing strong trusting relationships with main stakeholders, coordinating the MCR team’s efforts, and working with Kiewit’s Quality Department.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Location

This position is based out of our Burnaby, BC Offices, with travel as business necessitates to project sites and other offices (less than 15%).

Position could qualify for flexible remote work based on the candidate experience.

Responsibilities

  • Be the ambassador for coastal hydraulic engineering at Kiewit, building a strong and trusting relationship with the Western Canada Operating District and other operating districts that work on Marine, Ports, Maritime and Coast projects across Canada and USA.
  • Work on preliminary engineering designs and EPC / design-build pursuits and projects; develop design recommendations and produce design deliverables; serve as lead coastal / hydraulic engineer and engineer of record with responsibility for design recommendations and deliverables.
  • Ensure designs are completed with consistent application of design standards, technical approaches, and in accordance with the design quality management program.
  • Provide oversight for subconsultant-assisted work and ensure all quality and standard internal procedures are implemented into designs.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) services as part of interdisciplinary pursuit teams working to develop innovative and cost-effective bid phase designs, identify key metocean and hydraulic design risks, and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
  • Coordinate with the Design and Project Management Team to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
  • Lead the exploration of alternate designs or new technologies to challenge the status quo and provoke exploration of new or innovative design solutions.
  • Collaborate with staff and the Design Management Team to develop work scopes and labor estimates.
  • Interface with Clients, Construction Personnel, Subconsultants, and Regulatory Agencies.
  • Foster an environment that emphasizes collaboration and coordination; provide feedback and encourage learning to create growth opportunities; mentor team members.
  • Lead by example with respect to safety, quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Evaluate metocean and hydraulic conditions as they relate to marine infrastructure projects, including analyzing datasets, wave / current loading conditions, evaluating scour potential, etc.
  • Evaluate flooding related hazards and risks and their impact on projects. Where risks are identified, develop potential solutions to cost-effectively address these risks.
  • Perform 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensional coastal / hydraulic analyses using a range of industry standard methods and software.
  • Supervise and oversee the work of others as required, and mentor younger engineers in their technical development.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or Water Resources Engineering. A Master’s degree or Ph.D. is an asset.
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in coastal hydraulic engineering related to marine and coastal infrastructure.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, particularly in the context of being an ambassador for the coastal hydraulics discipline.
  • Experience in metocean analyses and hydraulic modelling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and experience in the quality control of these.
  • Licensed to practice engineering in Canada with eligibility to obtain licenses in other provinces or territories.
  • Licensed as a PE in the USA is an asset.
  • Efficiency, client focus, autonomy, initiative, ability to work independently and prioritize.
  • Proficient in English, proficiency in French or Spanish is an asset.
  • Requires travel to project offices and work sites. Ability to travel based on business needs and requirements, including the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions.
  • Other Requirements

  • Regular, reliable attendance.
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • Base Compensation : $145,000 / yr - $180,000 / yr

    Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location.

    We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

    We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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