Water Resources Engineer (Stormwater Management)

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; travel within Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan is required

Salary: $30.00–$55.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location.

Company

hirify.global is an environmental solutions company delivering science, engineering, consulting, and field services to address environmental, regulatory, and operational challenges.

What you will do

• Lead engineering analysis and design for urban drainage, stormwater management, and municipal engineering projects.
• Prepare designs for stormwater ponds, wetlands, grey and green infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including dual drainage systems, dam breach scenarios, water quality, and wetland water balance studies.
• Support river engineering, environmental assessments, field data collection, site reconnaissance, surveying, and data analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, work plans, cost estimates, tender specifications, and procurement packages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory agencies, and clients while supporting proposals, approvals, and junior staff mentoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental, or Civil Engineering.
• Five or more years of progressive water resources engineering experience, primarily in urban stormwater management and municipal engineering.
• APEGA Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee designation, or candidacy, is required.
• Proficiency with urban stormwater modeling software such as PCSWMM, EPA SWMM, MIKE+, InfoWorks ICM, or GeoSTORM.
• Experience preparing detailed designs, cost estimates, technical specifications, tender packages, reports, and proposals.
• Valid unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Nice to have

• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWAT, HSPF, or EFDC.
• Python, R, or VBA experience for data analysis and model automation.
• Experience with ArcGIS, Global Mapper, QGIS, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D.
• Graduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with multidisciplinary scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Support environmental responsibility and practical solutions that protect communities and natural resources.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employment is provided for candidates from all backgrounds.