Water Resources Consultant – Senior Level – Mining Focus; Hybrid​/Remote

Job Overview

Senior Water Resources Consultant – Mine Water Practice Lead. Responsible for leading technical analyses related to water balance modelling, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and engineering studies for Barr’s mining and industrial clients.

• Lead technical analyses for water balance modelling, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and engineering studies.
• Interact with, coordinate, and potentially lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior staff through project work.
• Advise clients on mine water management strategies, completing alternatives analyses.
• Perform business development activities such as delivering conference presentations or writing proposals.

• Bachelor’s degree in math, science, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing water balance models, including spreadsheet-based and advanced simulation tools.
• Experience designing surface water impoundments such as process ponds, water supply dams, and reservoirs.
• Statistical analysis of hydrological data, including cumulative frequency analysis.
• Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analysis, with a track record of building and sustaining client relationships.
• Experience in probabilistic analysis or modelling, uncertainty analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses for risk assessments.
• Proficiency with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modelling tools.
• Current, valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada, no sponsorship required.

• More than 10 years working on projects directly related to the above responsibilities at a consulting engineering firm or mining/industrial worksite.
• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in civil or environmental engineering.
• P.Eng. registration or eligibility for immediate registration with APEGA.
• Experience with Gold Sim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, Hydro
  
  CAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools.
• Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or maintain client service.
• Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning, including community involvement.
• Familiarity with publicly available datasets such as USGS, Canadian hydrometric stations, NWS, Environment Canada, and similar sources.
• Expertise in data analysis, visualization and presentation; hydraulic structure analysis and design; risk-informed decision-making; climate change analysis; water recovery and reuse; cost-benefit assessments; due diligence services.

• Annual salary range: $140,000 - $180,000, based on experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.
• Eligible for discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
• Exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Competitive benefits, mentoring, coaching, and ongoing learning and development.

Based in Barr’s Calgary office. Hybrid or remote work options may be considered based on qualifications, local regulations, and Barr’s needs.