Hydrology or Hydraulics Engineer – Water Resource Management
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We are looking for a hydrology or hydraulics engineer with strong experience in water resource management. The role involves working in areas such as watershed studies, lake and river analyses, and the quantitative and qualitative management of water resources. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team that works on projects including mining, municipal drainage, water treatment, road and rail transport infrastructure, and energy-related projects.
You’ll work closely with BBA experts and clients to identify, design and implement the best solutions for managing these challenges. Upon joining, you’ll receive onboarding training and subsequent training sessions in engineering and project management procedures.
Responsibilities
- Carry out hydrological studies, including watershed studies, hydrological modelling, hydroclimatic statistical analyses, climate change impact assessments, flood risk and impact assessment, and adaptation.
- Design hydraulic infrastructures such as dikes and dams, spillways, weirs, water intakes, ditches or channels, culverts, retention / detention basins, and pumping stations.
- Perform or oversee one-, two- and three-dimensional hydraulic simulations.
- Develop hydrological and mass balances.
- Assess hydrological conditions for water quality, treatment, and environmental monitoring.
- Design, instrument and install monitoring stations.
- Design water treatment systems and size the required equipment.
- Perform risk analyses.
- Help with design reviews and prepare plans and specifications, proposals, and permit and authorization applications to government authorities.
Key Qualities
Client-orientedAdaptableAbility to maintain positive peer relationshipsAbility to learn on the flyResults-drivenAptitude for self-developmentBusiness acumen and entrepreneurshipIndependentOrganizational agilityQualifications & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent) and a master’s degree with a specialization in hydraulics or hydrology5 to 10 years of experience as an engineer or specialist in hydrology or hydraulics and water resource managementMember of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or working toward membershipStrong proficiency in both spoken and written English and FrenchExcellent communication and teamwork skillsSolid knowledge of analysis methods and modelling tools in hydrology, hydraulics and water resource managementAsset : knowledge of municipal and industrial water treatmentAsset : experience in the mining sectorAsset : basic knowledge of instrumentation and hydrometryAsset : knowledge of laws and regulations governing water management in Québec and CanadaAsset : knowledge of dam safety laws overseen by the Canadian Dam AssociationAsset : knowledge of computer programmingAsset : up-to-date knowledge of new technologies applied to the water sectorAsset : familiarity with climate science, including the impacts of and adaptation measures for climate changeBenefits
Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitionsA collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge and custom training and development plansA flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from homeAccess to a profit-sharing program for all regular employeesA growing business with many opportunitiesSeniority level
AssociateEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Design, Consulting, and EngineeringIndustries
Renewable EnergySemiconductor ManufacturingOil and GasMiningReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at BBA Consultants by 2x.
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