Urban/Municipal Hydraulic Engineer (Winnipeg/Vancouver)

KGS Group is seeking an intermediate Urban/Municipal Hydraulics Engineer to join our well-established and expanding Urban Hydraulics team in either our Winnipeg or Vancouver offices. The preferred candidate will assist our urban hydraulics team with both wastewater and stormwater (SWMM) sewer modelling, analysis, and design duties on a wide range of projects.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S., and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

The Urban/Municipal Hydraulics Engineer will complete hydraulic design projects and provide effective design solutions for multi-disciplinary projects. You will work on design projects that both build on your existing knowledge and expand your engineering experience through mentorship from our senior staff. You will work collaboratively on projects with the municipal department as well as on multi-disciplinary projects with the various other departments at KGS Group. Depending on your personal career path, you will (under the leadership of our senior engineers) focus on design development or take on project management responsibilities. Opportunities will continue to be provided to expand your knowledge and participate in larger municipal infrastructure projects catered to your interests.

This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth including but not limited to completing studies and design work to solve complex infrastructure problems, managing multi-disciplinary projects, mentoring junior staff, client interaction and business development, and much more! You will be part of a team that delivers innovative solutions for our clients. All of this will take place in our friendly, collaborative work environment where you will work together with other disciplines to get the job done.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience specializing in sanitary sewer and stormwater modelling and urban system hydraulics, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, modelling, and design of sewer and open channel collection and conveyance systems, culverts and ditches, retention/detention ponds, pumps/forcemains, and hydraulic structures.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Hydraulic analysis, modelling, and design of sanitary sewer, combined sewer, and stormwater sewer systems.
• Design of hydraulic structures, water conveyance, pump stations/forcemains, and storage systems.
• Hydrologic analyses and development of design storms, including climate change impacts.
• Preparation and review of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Preparation of bid/proposal packages.
• Preparation and delivery of professional presentations.
• Collaborate with the project team and other disciplines within KGS Group.
• Helping to maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Manage projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including establishment of budgets and maintaining client relationships.
• Assist with mentoring and training junior staff.

About You

• Located in Winnipeg, MB, or Vancouver, BC.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in civil engineering from a recognized university (Master’s degrees are an asset).
• Eng. Designation.
• 6-8 years of experience with a focus on wastewater modelling and SWMM.
• Strong working technical knowledge of and experience in urban hydraulic modelling and design.
• Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic studies and designs, specifically including stormwater and/or wastewater modelling and analysis, as well as hydraulic conveyance, structures, and storage components.
• Demonstrated project management skills (i.e. tracking budgets and meeting schedules) would be an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Experience working with modelling programs such as InfoWorks ICM, InfoDrainage, PC-SWMM, Civil3D/SSA, StormCAD, MikeUrban, ArcMap/GIS, etc.
• Experience with computer programing skills will be considered an asset.
• Organizational skills, ability to manage time and resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• You have a valid driver’s license and are willing to occasionally travel to job sites outside of the city.
• Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for this position.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package. We believe in assisting each of our employees to fulfill their career goals. We offer professional development opportunities along with a competitive pay and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.