Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer

Englobe – Higher Ground Consulting (HGC)

Higher Ground Consulting (HGC), a division of Englobe, is dedicated to providing practical solutions in project management, environment, engineering, and design. We are seeking an intermediate level Hydrotechnical Engineer to lead the development and execution of hydrotechnical engineering services to support HGC’s ongoing projects and clients.

The successful candidate will perform hydrotechnical engineering analysis and design for civil heavy earthworks projects including water storage dams, river intakes, earthen containment ponds, pipelines, and industrial surface water management infrastructure. The role requires independent work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Project management, including project initiation, coordination, and execution
• Assist in water resources business development
• Mentor and manage intermediate and junior water resources engineers
• Formulate design and detailed calculations, prepare reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Delegate design, calculations, reporting, and other activities to junior staff and review their work
• Hydrotechnical design and analysis including hydrologic modeling, hydraulics design and modeling, erosion and sediment control, flood analysis and mitigation design, and river engineering
• Coordinate with civil, environmental, and design teams to integrate hydrological and hydrotechnical considerations
• Develop and/or review dam break inundation models
• Complete watershed delineation, runoff modeling, and water balance evaluations
• Prepare flood frequency analysis, design storm analysis, peak discharge calculations, and wind/wave calculations per federal design standards
• Site inspection and supervision

• Hydrotechnical, Water Resources or Civil engineering degree
• Registered as, or able to immediately register as, a P.Eng. in Alberta
• Proficiency with hydraulic analysis software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, QGIS
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel and work in the field as required
• Valid driver’s license and legal entitlement to work in Canada

• Experience with design, operation, and inspection of earthen dams
• CFD modeling experience
• Involvement with the Canadian Dam Association and familiarity with its guidelines
• Experience in large civil earthworks, hydraulic design, municipal sewer design, open-pit mine surface water management, and environmental sciences

• Real flexibility
• Competitive wages and mobile phone allowance
• Opportunities for growth, team building, career development, and lunch & learn sessions

Calgary, Alberta, Canada