Water Resource Engineer

SLR Consulting

. Compile, process, and evaluate climate and hydrological datasets, including data QA/QC, gap analysis, data patching, interpolation, and extrapolation using appropriate statistical methods .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydrological modeling, data analysis, and water resource management, with proficiency in tools like GoldSim and GIS software. Capable of conducting sensitivity analyses and preparing technical documentation for diverse stakeholders.

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Hydrological ModelingGoldSim ProficiencyGIS Software ExperienceR (or Python) ProficiencyData QA/QC

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Hard Skills

Hydrological Frequency AnalysisData ProcessingStatistical AnalysisModel CalibrationWater Balance ModelingSensitivity AnalysisContaminant Load Balance ModelingHydraulic ModelingRainfall-Runoff ModelingData Visualization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

GoldSimGIS SoftwareHEC-RASIberStatistical Libraries

Certifications & Qualifications

Geoscientist in Training (G.I.T.) EligibilityEngineer in Training (E.I.T.) EligibilityValid BC Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Climate DataHydrological DatasetsWater ManagementEnvironmental ScienceMining Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compile, process, and evaluate climate and hydrological datasets, including data QA/QC, gap analysis, data patching, interpolation, and extrapolation using appropriate statistical methods
Perform hydrological frequency analyses to characterize droughts, extreme wet conditions, and other hydrologic events relevant to water management and design
Support development of conceptual hydrological models, including catchments, hydrological processes, model inputs, assumptions, boundary conditions, and calibration targets
Develop, calibrate, and validate hydrological models for regional hydrology and site-specific responses in gauged and ungauged watersheds
Build and update water balance models using GoldSim, incorporating rainfall, evaporation, catchment runoff, groundwater recharge, upstream inflows, and operational processes at mine sites
Modify water balance models for site changes, infrastructure layouts, water management practices, operations, post-closure, rainfall scenarios, and climate change scenarios
Develop and calibrate site-wide contaminant load balance or water quality models in GoldSim
Conduct sensitivity and uncertainty analyses of model assumptions, parameters, and drivers
Interpret modelling results and prepare technical documentation, figures, reports, methodologies, limitations, and key findings for project teams and clients
Collaborate with hydrogeologists, hydrologists, engineers, geochemists, geologists, ecologists, geomorphologists, and environmental scientists on mining projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in water resources engineering, hydrology or relevant discipline
A graduate degree (M.Sc.) in hydrology, preferably with a specialization in modeling through course work or thesis project
Hands-on experience with GIS software for hydrological and water resources applications, including watershed delineation, spatial data processing, terrain analysis, and preparation of model inputs
Proficiency in R (or Python) for data processing, statistical analysis, visualization, and automation of hydrological workflows
Hands-on experience implementing and calibrating conceptual rainfall-runoff models
Experience with hydraulic modelling software is a asset, including HEC-RAS, Iber, or similar tools
Hands-on experience using statistical and data-analysis libraries to process, analyze, visualize, and perform QA/QC of climate and hydrological datasets
Experience with GoldSim for water balance, hydrological, or water quality modelling is an asset
3+ years of relevant work experience
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Geoscientist in Training (G.I.T.), Engineer in Training (E.I.T.)
Valid BC driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total compensation plan including vacation, RRSP, comprehensive benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives
Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement