Senior Civil Hydrotechnical Engineer

Post Date

Apr 01, 2025

Location

Edmonton,
Alberta

ZIP/Postal Code

T5V1B4
Canada
Aug 04, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Civil Engineering

Req #

FTL-772963

Pay Rate

$130k - $190k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Day to Day:

We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Hydrotechnical Engineer to join our clients exciting renewable energy team in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario or Newfoundland. The successful candidate will be required to provide civil engineering leadership and experience on small ($10M) to large ($400M) water resources and hydropower design projects. The individual will develop analysis plans and will contribute to design activities to ensure project goals are met. In addition, the individual will provide engineering leadership to a variety of consulting assignments ensuring value to our clients is maintained. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.



Responsibilities:

· Provide oversight and direction for the development and implementation of water and hydro project execution plans that address all aspects of a project from engineering analysis, design and procurement through to construction and commissioning.
· Development of project concepts and alternatives including systematic assessment of alternatives and project optimization, considered to be a highly valuable aspect of our services.
· Power and energy modelling, including cost estimating and project economics.
· Civil designs for dams, roads, embankments, channels, and other civil works based on hydrotechnical design efforts and geotechnical inputs from others.
· Involvement in regulatory approval processes including general awareness of local requirements, preparation of various technical documents, support client interaction with regulatory agencies, and determining conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
· Contribute to the growth and development of the company. Identify opportunities to improve company tools and techniques. Contribute to proposals, client development, and targeted marketing opportunities.
· Work as an individual and as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work. Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to junior staff.
· Maintain strong relationships with clients through business development activities and identify new clients and project opportunities. Lead in the pursuit of water and hydro opportunities, including proposal preparation.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

15-20 years of consulting design experience in water resourcing / hydro power / dams.
Developed project hydro power / dam concept designs.
Lead cross discipline teams.
P.Eng or P.E.
Experience mentoring a team
Good communication and experience being client facing
Willing/able to travel once a quarter

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.