Senior Water Resources Engineer

Senior Water Resources Engineer (Dam Safety & Hydrotechnical Design)

Locations : Kelowna | Kamloops | Vancouver & Toronto

Position Type : Full-Time, Permanent

About Ecora

Ecora Consultants Ltd. is one of Canada’s fastest-growing full-service consulting firms, driven by our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. With a multidisciplinary team and offices across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, we deliver integrated solutions in engineering, environmental sciences, planning, and natural resource management.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our expanding Geo-Hydro Department in our Kelowna, Kamloops, Vancouver or Ontario offices. This role will support our growing portfolio of hydrotechnical and dam-related projects across Canada.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished professional with demonstrated expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, dam safety, and water infrastructure design. You will bring strong project management experience, technical proficiency, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to dam safety reviews and related assessments.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including watershed modeling, floodplain mapping, and flow simulations.
• Design and review hydraulic and civil structures, such as weirs, culverts, channels, erosion protection, and detention ponds.
• Manage projects from proposal through conceptual design, detailed design, and construction.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, design drawings, and engineering memos.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Support and mentor junior staff within the Geo-Hydro team.
• Participate in field investigations and site inspections, as required.

Qualifications

Proven project management experience with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Preferred Assets

Why Join Ecora

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including :

Join Ecora — where your expertise helps shape resilient communities and sustainable infrastructure.

If you’re ready to advance your career with a dynamic and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

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