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Onterris

Water Resource Engineer – In Training

Onterris

. Support hydraulic and hydrologic modelling for flood studies, floodplain mapping, river engineering, watercourse crossings, stormwater, and water management projects .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$26 - CA$35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, flood assessment, and stormwater management, with a strong foundation in civil and water resources engineering. Capable of preparing technical reports, conducting field investigations, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in project delivery.

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Hydraulic ModellingHydrologic ModellingWater Resources EngineeringField InvestigationsEngineer-in-Training (EIT) Eligibility

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Hard Skills
Flood AssessmentStormwater ManagementDesign DrawingsEngineering CalculationsTechnical ReportsOpen-Channel FlowDrainage SystemsNatural Channel DesignSite AssessmentsConstruction Inspections
Soft Skills
CollaborationProfessional JudgmentMentorship
Tools & Technologies
GISDrafting Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Water Resources EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Environmental EngineeringValid Class 5 Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Floodplain MappingRiver EngineeringWatercourse CrossingsErosion AssessmentGeomorphic AssessmentRegulatory ApprovalsPermittingConstruction PlanningEnvironmental RequirementsSafety-Sensitive Positions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support hydraulic and hydrologic modelling for flood studies, floodplain mapping, river engineering, watercourse crossings, stormwater, and water management projects
  • Assist with flood, erosion, scour, geomorphic, and other hydrotechnical assessments
  • Support design and assessment of watercourse crossings, hydraulic structures, river engineering works, natural channels, and stream restoration projects
  • Support stormwater and drainage assessments and designs for infrastructure, industrial, transportation, and community projects
  • Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and regulatory applications under experienced engineers' guidance
  • Conduct field investigations, site assessments, surveys, construction inspections, and post-construction monitoring
  • Support regulatory approvals, permitting, and instream construction planning
  • Coordinate with drafting and GIS staff on figures, base plans, mapping, and design drawings
  • Support project delivery and collaborate with engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, clients, regulators, contractors, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders
  • Develop technical skills and professional judgment through mentorship and increasing responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Field work may account for approximately 5 to 30% of your time
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering
  • 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering; relevant co-op, internship, field, or project experience will be considered
  • Eligibility for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with APEGA
  • Understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, open-channel flow, and stormwater or drainage systems
  • Interest in river engineering, watercourse crossings, flood assessment, stormwater management, natural channel design, or related water resources work
  • Willingness to undertake field work and travel as required, including work at active construction sites
  • Valid class 5 driver's license with no restrictions
  • Ability to meet physical and environmental requirements, including overhead lifting of over 20 pounds and outdoor work in extreme weather conditions
  • Safety-sensitive positions require pre-employment, pre-access, and potentially random alcohol and drug testing, as well as driver's abstract reviews

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Recruitment process accessibility support and accommodation
  • Mentorship and increasing responsibility for professional development