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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.
Water Resources Engineer
As an Water Resource 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 $102,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location
To thrive in this role,you’llbe comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Provide project management and engineering support for surface water projects and designs, for both private and public clients. Projects may include hydraulic structures (e.g. outfalls, stormwater management facilities, weirs), bank protection, LID, master drainage plans, asset management, flood assessment and mitigation.
Complete asset management studies and inventories for municipal clients
Conduct occasional inspection on construction projects and provide construction administration services for a variety of infrastructure projects
Manage a variety of projects for a diverse group of clients, including budget/cost control; schedule tracking; and client management
Complete materials and quantity calculations and prepare tender documents
Review and authorize design drawings, including Issued for Tender/Construction drawing sets
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on river process-related projects including subwatershed studies and environmental assessments
Direct and support field data collection exercises as well as data synthesis/analysis
Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members
Work with regulatory agencies and clients to address project-specific challenges
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and work plans
Support business development initiatives including drafting proposals
Build strong client relationships and liaise with stakeholders
These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here.
10+ years of experience in water resource engineering, specifically related to the design, construction, and project management of water resources projects
Professional Engineer designation with PEO is required
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Resources/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Experience with stormwater management, civil engineering and land development design is a requirement
Experience in writing technical reports and proposals, and giving presentations to multi-stakeholder groups
Experience with asset management, climate risk assessments and Environmental Assessments is an asset
Knowledge of current regulations, legislation and permitting
Experience with design and drafting software such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD would be an asset
A valid Class G driver’s license with no restrictions and a clean driving record.
This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonableaccommodation inouremployment for individuals with disabilities.
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.
