Job Description
We are looking for an innovative and accountable Junior Water Resources Engineer who is excited to be part of a team crafting sustainable, lasting solutions for real-world water resources challenges. If you love problem-solving, take pride in your work, and believe in delivering innovative solutions that build client trust and satisfaction, this role is perfect for you. Here, you’ll have the chance to shape your world and contribute to environmentally responsible practices – all while building a career in a company that values your growth.The Company
We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems. We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.
In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for excellence. At KWL, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.
What You’ll Do
- Design and Implementation: Develop river restoration, bank stabilization, erosion protection, fish habitat enhancement, bioengineering, and hazard mitigation structures.
- Engineering Support: Prepare engineering cost estimates, specifications, tender documents, and collaborate with CAD technicians to produce design drawings.
- Field Data Collection: Conduct field surveys using RTK GPS to support habitat restoration and floodplain mapping projects.
- Construction Monitoring: Perform construction observation and post-construction monitoring for water resources projects to ensure compliance and success.
- Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modelling: Perform hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using tools such as HEC-RAS (1D/2D), SWMM-based software, GIS environments, and other relevant software to evaluate river stability, floodplain inundation, and aquatic habitat suitability.
- Climate Impact Assessment: Analyze the effects of climate change on engineering infrastructure and incorporate findings into project designs.
- Flood Risk Analysis: Produce river floodplain maps and complete comprehensive flood risk assessments.
- Project Documentation: Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and presentations for stakeholders.
- Proposal Development: Develop project scopes, schedules, and engineering cost estimates to support proposal submissions.
- Collaboration: Perform additional duties as assigned by senior engineering staff, contributing to the successful delivery of water resources projects.
- A positive and motivated personality!
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental, Civil or a related engineering field
- 2-4 years of experience
- Background in water resources, stormwater, hydrology/hydraulics
- Eligibility for professional licensing with PEO
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enjoy working on challenging engineering projects
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- You must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to a vehicle
- Additional bonus assets include: Experience in consulting engineering or related work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary environment
- A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role
- Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work. This may include handling and operation of equipment, travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain. Experience with survey-grade RTK GPS technology is considered an asset.
- Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus
- Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online
- Annual Health & Wellness Allowance
- Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday
- Relocation support, if applicable and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices
- Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth
- An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities
- Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an award-winning team
- And more
- Starting at $80,000 per year, wage dependent on years of experience
Come and build your future with us.
KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded, traditional & occupied territories, and as guests of the First Nations and the Métis Nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to work from this land.
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