Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Have 5 to 15 years of experience as an engineer or hydrology/hydraulics specialist;
- Posting language
- English · French
- Posted
Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your responsabilities
Under the mentorship of a Senior Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting hydrological studies, including watershed analyses, hydrological modeling, hydro climatological statistical analyses, climate change impact assessments, and flood risk, impact, and adaptation evaluations;
- Designing hydraulic infrastructure such as dikes and dams, spillways, overflow structures, water intakes, ditches or channels, culverts, retention and detention basins, and pumping stations;
- Performing or overseeing one‑dimensional, two‑dimensional, and three‑dimensional hydraulic simulations using industry‑standard software;
- Preparing hydrological water balances and mass balance studies;
- Assessing hydrological conditions related to water quality, treatment, and environmental monitoring;
- Designing, installing, and instrumenting monitoring and measurement stations;
- Contributing to the design and sizing of water treatment systems;
- Conducting risk analyses and dam safety studies;
- Contributing to design reviews, the preparation of plans and specifications, proposals, and permit and authorization applications submitted to government authorities.
Do these responsibilities resonate with you? Don’t hesitate to apply for the role. If you have any questions, feel free to connect with Lisa Pomeranz, Recruiter, on LinkedIn.
Your background
- Hold a university degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with a specialization in hydrology, hydraulics, or a related field;
- Have 5 to 15 years of experience as an engineer or hydrology/hydraulics specialist;
- Be member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
Technical experience
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of analytical methods and modeling tools in the fields of hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources management;
- General knowledge of water treatment;
- Previous experience in the mining sector;
- Basic knowledge of instrumentation and hydrometry.
Your key to success
- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and standards governing water management, specifically in Québec and Canada in general (an asset);
- Knowledge of computer programming and artificial intelligence integration (an asset);
- Up-to-date knowledge of new technologies applied to the water sector (an asset);
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams;
- Demonstrated adaptability and autonomy.
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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your responsabilities
Under the mentorship of a Senior Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Your background
Sommaire des avantages sociaux: Avantages sociaux au Canada : Les employés à temps partiel et à temps plein auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régimes de soins de santé, de soins dentaires et de la vue, programme de bien-être, comptes de crédits-santé et de mieux-être, régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés, compte d’épargne libre d’impôt (CELI) collectif, assurance vie et assurance décès ou mutilation accidentels (DMA), régimes d’assurance invalidité de courte et de longue durée, assistance-voyage en cas d’urgence, remboursement des frais de scolarité, couverture des frais d’adhésion à des associations professionnelles et congés payés.
Les employés temporaires ou occasionnels auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés et compte d’épargne libre d’impôt collectif.
Primary Location: Canada | QC | Saint-Laurent
Other Locations: Canada | QC | Laval
Organization: 1670 EnvSvcs-CA Quebec-Saint-Laurent QC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/06/2026 02:06:22
Req ID: 1003453
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your responsabilities
Under the mentorship of a Senior Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting hydrological studies, including watershed analyses, hydrological modeling, hydro climatological statistical analyses, climate change impact assessments, and flood risk, impact, and adaptation evaluations;
- Designing hydraulic infrastructure such as dikes and dams, spillways, overflow structures, water intakes, ditches or channels, culverts, retention and detention basins, and pumping stations;
- Performing or overseeing one‑dimensional, two‑dimensional, and three‑dimensional hydraulic simulations using industry‑standard software;
- Preparing hydrological water balances and mass balance studies;
- Assessing hydrological conditions related to water quality, treatment, and environmental monitoring;
- Designing, installing, and instrumenting monitoring and measurement stations;
- Contributing to the design and sizing of water treatment systems;
- Conducting risk analyses and dam safety studies;
- Contributing to design reviews, the preparation of plans and specifications, proposals, and permit and authorization applications submitted to government authorities.
Your background
- Hold a university degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with a specialization in hydrology, hydraulics, or a related field;
- Have 5 to 15 years of experience as an engineer or hydrology/hydraulics specialist;
- Be member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of analytical methods and modeling tools in the fields of hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources management;
- General knowledge of water treatment;
- Previous experience in the mining sector;
- Basic knowledge of instrumentation and hydrometry.
- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and standards governing water management, specifically in Québec and Canada in general (an asset);
- Knowledge of computer programming and artificial intelligence integration (an asset);
- Up-to-date knowledge of new technologies applied to the water sector (an asset);
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams;
- Demonstrated adaptability and autonomy.
Sommaire des avantages sociaux: Avantages sociaux au Canada : Les employés à temps partiel et à temps plein auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régimes de soins de santé, de soins dentaires et de la vue, programme de bien-être, comptes de crédits-santé et de mieux-être, régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés, compte d’épargne libre d’impôt (CELI) collectif, assurance vie et assurance décès ou mutilation accidentels (DMA), régimes d’assurance invalidité de courte et de longue durée, assistance-voyage en cas d’urgence, remboursement des frais de scolarité, couverture des frais d’adhésion à des associations professionnelles et congés payés.
Les employés temporaires ou occasionnels auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés et compte d’épargne libre d’impôt collectif.
Primary Location: Canada | QC | Saint-Laurent
Other Locations: Canada | QC | Laval
Organization: 1670 EnvSvcs-CA Quebec-Saint-Laurent QC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/06/2026 02:06:22
Req ID: 1003453
More about this job
Responsibilities
The engineer will conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies, including modeling and climate change impact assessments, while designing infrastructure like dams and pumping stations. They will also oversee hydraulic simulations, contribute to water treatment system design, and perform dam safety and risk analyses.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a university degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in hydrology or hydraulics and be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). The role requires 5 to 15 years of experience and strong knowledge of analytical methods and modeling tools in water resources management.
Skills
- Hydrological modeling
- Hydraulic simulation
- Watershed analysis
- Flood risk assessment
- Dam safety studies
- Water treatment design
- Civil engineering
- Hydrometry
- Instrumentation
- Statistical analysis
- Climate change impact assessment
- Risk analysis
- Project management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Computer programming
- Artificial intelligence
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Health and wellness spending accounts
- Employee share ownership plan
- Group tax-free savings account
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Emergency travel assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional association membership fees
- Paid time off
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Lisa Pomeranz
Categories
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
- Energy
Keywords
- Hydrology
- Hydraulics
- Civil Engineering
- Watershed analysis
- Hydrological modeling
- Flood risk
- Dam safety
- Spillways
- Culverts
- Pumping stations
- Water treatment
- Mining sector
- Hydrometry
- Instrumentation
- OIQ
- Artificial intelligence
- Water management
- Environmental monitoring
- Mass balance
- Risk analysis