Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement.

A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life As an Intermediate Water Resource/ River Engineer, in our Guelph, London or Oakville office, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $34.00 to $58.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

• Lead engineering analysis and design for river engineering and natural systems restoration projects, for both private and public clients.
• Lead engineering analysis and design for urban drainage and surface water management projects, for both private and public clients.
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of riverine, valley-land, wetland, and shoreline restoration works, including design of green infrastructure, bank/bed stabilization, channel realignment, shoreline stabilization, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Conduct specialized hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including:
  Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of urban and natural systems (e.g., PCSWMM, etc.).
• Support river engineering and environmental assessment tasks.
• Participate in erosion threshold assessments and sediment transport analysis
• Participate in the preparation of channel restoration concepts
• Contribute to the development of detailed designs, construction cost estimates and tender specifications.
• Provide resident engineering and contract administration support for construction projects.
• Successfully manage project budgets, invoicing, scheduling, change management, and client management.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including hydrogeological, geotechnical, geomorphic, survey, landscape design, transportation, structural and natural sciences disciplines.
• Direct and support field data collection exercises as well as data synthesis/analysis; including site reconnaissance, and topographic surveying.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members.
• Prepare technical reports, technical memoranda, and work plans.
• Support business development initiatives including preparing proposals and building strong client relationships.
• Work with regulatory agencies to obtain approvals.
• Willing to travel within Ontario, Canada and North America to support projects.

• 5+ years of experience in water resources and river engineering, specifically related to the assessment of natural systems and the design, construction, and project management of river restoration projects
• Professional Engineer designation with PEO is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Resources/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in writing technical reports and proposals, and giving presentations to multi-stakeholder groups
• Ability to effectively contribute to projects of…