Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

To expand on our existing successes, Mott MacDonald is now establishing and expanding our Water consulting group across Canada. With a rich history of delivering water solutions around the world, the Canada Water Group will continue our legacy of delivering engineering solutions that make a positive impact to our communities.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Vancouver team to support us in our ongoing growth.  This role is expected to include the following: 

• Undertake complex technical assignments in:

  • Hydrology

  • Open channel hydraulics

  • Drainage and surface water management

  • Erosion and sediment control

  • Master planning

• Provide guidance and mentorship to developing staff in water resources engineering.

• Support the identification and pursuit of business opportunities in:

  • Hydrological assessments, modeling, and analyses.

  • Evaluation of water availability and temporal flow patterns.

  • Development and implementation of water management strategies.

  • Data interpretation for data obtained from field studies, remote sensing, and monitoring.

  • Assessing the impact of climate change on water resources.

  • Design and construction of water management infrastructure in urban, industrial and natural environments.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide industry-leading solutions on engineering and environmental projects.

• Embrace the Mott MacDonald culture and contribute to a collaborative team environment that inspires excellence and innovation and provides opportunities for staff to develop their careers and achieve their professional objectives.

Education, skills and experience that will help you succeed will include:

• Master’s degree in river engineering, hydrology, water resources, or related field.

• Ten to fifteen years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in the use of applicable software including PCSWMM, Visual OTTHYMO, GoldSim, and HEC-RAS 2D.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• On-site construction experience.

• Familiarity with watershed management and water quality modeling.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $115,000 - $130,000 annually. 
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range. 
 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

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