What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Water Resources Engineer (Hydrology & Hydraulics) position at BGC Engineering Inc.?
This position can be based at any of our USA or Canadian office locations.
This position requires a currently active professional engineering license in the USA.
About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources.⯠Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has Canadian offices located in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Sudbury, Fredericton, Halifax, and offices in Golden (Colorado, USA), Nashville (Tennessee, USA), Santiago (Chile), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Brisbane (Australia).â¯
Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.
We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.
The Role
BGC is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our team in support of our regional and international water resources projects and services. The successful candidate will collaborate within multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality technical services to advance our clients unique applied earth science challenges. This role requires demonstrated experience in surface water management with a strong background in water balance modelling, hydraulic structure analysis, and design. You will work closely with other hydrotechnical engineers and geoscientists, help to mentor junior staff, provide technical review, and engage with clients. The ideal candidate will be interested in providing technical leadership and advancing innovative practice while living BGC’s values of One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity.
Responsibilities
Drug & Alcohol Testing
To ensure we meet our client’s compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee’s first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.
Driver’s License
BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver’s abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.
Travel and Vaccination
BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact Human Resources. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.
Company Benefits
BGC offers our employees the following:
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
BGC strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at careers@bgcengineering.ca.
This position requires a currently active professional engineering license in the USA.
About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources.⯠Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has Canadian offices located in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Sudbury, Fredericton, Halifax, and offices in Golden (Colorado, USA), Nashville (Tennessee, USA), Santiago (Chile), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Brisbane (Australia).â¯
Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.
We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.
The Role
BGC is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our team in support of our regional and international water resources projects and services. The successful candidate will collaborate within multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality technical services to advance our clients unique applied earth science challenges. This role requires demonstrated experience in surface water management with a strong background in water balance modelling, hydraulic structure analysis, and design. You will work closely with other hydrotechnical engineers and geoscientists, help to mentor junior staff, provide technical review, and engage with clients. The ideal candidate will be interested in providing technical leadership and advancing innovative practice while living BGC’s values of One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity.
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical lead and/or technical reviewer for hydrotechnical modeling, design and construction projects.
- Manage projects, including proposals, budgets, schedules, staffing, and scope.
- Manage multi-disciplined project teams, potentially working in remote and challenging environments.
- Occasional travel to project locations in North and South America and beyond.
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior and intermediate professional staff in the field and office.
- Participate in business development, including identifying new opportunities, promoting BGC’s capacity for undertaking innovative and advanced hydrotechnical projects, and proposal writing.
- Engage in research and development to advance innovative practice.
- Help promote BGC vision, values and culture amongst BGC staff.
- Professional Engineering License (active license in the USA)
- 10 to 20 years of relevant professional engineering experience. Applicants with fewer or more years of experience than this may also be considered at a seniority level commensurate with their experience.
- Experience working in a consulting environment.
- A fundamental understanding of hydraulics, hydrology, hydrotechnical design, and river engineering, combined with the ability to integrate and work with geotechnical and hydrogeological disciplines, is essential.
- Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
To ensure we meet our client’s compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee’s first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.
Driver’s License
BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver’s abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.
Travel and Vaccination
BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact Human Resources. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.
Company Benefits
BGC offers our employees the following:
- Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Maternity/Paternity leave top ups
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Flat management structure
- Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
- Social and wellness activities
- Casual and professional work environment
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
BGC strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at careers@bgcengineering.ca.
Salary : $120,000 - $165,000
