Water Resources Engineer-in-Training
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 0-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in an engineering consulting environment
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Title: Water Resources Engineer-in-Training
Department: Water Resources
Job Location: Calgary, Winnipeg
Req Id: 699
Posting Start Date: 11/6/26
Job Description
About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
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 people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The Role
We are looking for a Water Resources Engineer-in-Training to join our well-established Water Resources Department in either our Winnipeg, MB, or Calgary, AB office.
In this role, you’ll work in a team environment to prepare hydrologic and hydraulic engineering designs and related studies. You will work on assigned projects with the mentorship and guidance of intermediate and senior engineers. Working in a team environment, you will help to ensure projects are completed within allotted schedules and budgets, and up to high quality standards. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting major water resources and hydroelectric projects in Canada and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
Department: Water Resources
Job Location: Calgary, Winnipeg
Req Id: 699
Posting Start Date: 11/6/26
Job Description
About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
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 people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The Role
We are looking for a Water Resources Engineer-in-Training to join our well-established Water Resources Department in either our Winnipeg, MB, or Calgary, AB office.
In this role, you’ll work in a team environment to prepare hydrologic and hydraulic engineering designs and related studies. You will work on assigned projects with the mentorship and guidance of intermediate and senior engineers. Working in a team environment, you will help to ensure projects are completed within allotted schedules and budgets, and up to high quality standards. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting major water resources and hydroelectric projects in Canada and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior engineers with technical tasks related to hydrology, hydraulics, and water infrastructure, including modeling, design, analysis, and planning for drainage, flood protection, stormwater management, erosion control, and hydroelectric projects
- Assist with the preparation of reports and proposals, including drafting content, organizing information, and helping align content with project scope and requirements
- Support the engineering team with data collection, analysis, and other assigned tasks to contribute to the completion of studies and client deliverables
- Collaborate with the project teams and other disciplines within KGS Group
- Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Civil or Water Resources Engineering from a recognized university; a master’s degree is considered an asset
- 0-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in an engineering consulting environment
- Must be registered, or eligible for registration, as an E.I.T. in Manitoba
- Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage time and resources
- Strong proficiency in Windows Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Motivated to learn new things and join a growing Water Resources department
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including technical report and proposal writing; French verbal and written skills would be an asset
- Willing and able to work extended hours, when necessary, to meet project deadlines
- Travel to project sites may be required, with frequency and duration determined by project needs
- Hold a valid driver’s license and are willing to travel to job sites, including those in remote locations outside of the city
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support senior engineers with hydrology, hydraulics, and water infrastructure modeling, design, analysis, and planning for drainage, flood protection, stormwater, erosion control, and hydroelectric projects. Contribute to reports, proposals, data analysis, and project deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and helping meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering and 0–4 years of relevant experience are required; a master's degree is an asset. Applicants must be registered or eligible to register as an Engineer-in-Training in Manitoba, have strong analytical, organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills, and be willing to work extended hours and travel to project sites.
Skills
- Hydrology
- Hydraulics
- Water Infrastructure Design
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
- Engineering Analysis
- Drainage Design
- Flood Protection
- Stormwater Management
- Erosion Control
- Hydroelectric Projects
- Technical Report Writing
- Proposal Writing
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Project Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
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Categories
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Energy
- Consulting
Keywords
- Water Resources Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Hydrology
- Hydraulics
- Water Infrastructure
- Hydrologic Modeling
- Hydraulic Modeling
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Analysis
- Drainage
- Flood Protection
- Stormwater Management
- Erosion Control
- Hydroelectric Projects
- Technical Reports
- Proposal Writing
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Project Budgets
- Project Schedules
- Quality Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineer-in-Training
- Manitoba Registration
- Engineering Consulting
- Site Travel