Senior Water Resources Engineer

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About Us  Come be part of the Kearl Technical department erial has more than  140  years of history in Canada and a workforce of  4,000+  total employees. Our offices are currently located in Calgary, Alberta and will be relocating to Edmonton, Alberta in approximately 2028.
The technical team supports the Kearl mine site which has been in operation since 2012, and is located roughly 70 km north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Oil sand ore is mined using electric and hydraulic shovels, hauled, crushed and mixed with water prior to sending the slurry through hydrotransport lines for processing to our plants. Kearl is a fly in fly out operation with transportation hubs located in Edmonton and Calgary.
Kearl is one of Canada’s highest quality oil sands deposits and represents the next generation of oil sands mining. Innovative technology is at the heart of Kearl. We’ve developed innovative approaches that enhance performance and reduce cost.

The site is currently operating a fleet of fully autonomous 797 haul trucks using Caterpillar’s Minestar system and is one of the largest autonomous fleets in the world
What you will do  This role is responsible for the planning, assessment, and design of future surface water management infrastructure, ensuring effective integration with existing systems. The scope is primarily mid‑ to long‑range (1 to 15 year) planning, supporting the ongoing development and resilience of the site‑wide water management network.
Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle, from conceptual through detailed design, and include advising on project development, supporting regulatory applications, and providing technical troubleshooting guidance during construction and operations.
Key areas of accountability include:
Planning how water will be moved, stored, and managed within current and future development areas
Identifying required infrastructure (e.g., sumps, pumps, pipelines, discharge systems) and determining optimal routing, sizing, and phasing
Defining when infrastructure is required to align with development sequencing
Assessing existing infrastructure to determine what must be retained, modified, or upgraded to maintain system performance
Ensuring water management infrastructure is fully integrated with other site infrastructure, including roads, pipelines, and utilities
Additional responsibilities may include:
Completing water‑related desktop studies and technical assessments
Maintaining and updating the site water balance
Developing, reviewing, and updating engineering standards and guidelines
Representing Imperial in industry working groups and external forums
This role will execute work both directly and through technical oversight of work performed by internal teams and external consultants. The position is dynamic and iterative, requiring strong…