Water Resources Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 70,000-80,000

Urbantech is the GTHAs premier boutique Civil Engineering consulting firm. We have earned a reputation of excellence as a leader in the land development industry through decades of experience in project management, construction administration, drafting, and water resources /municipal engineering. We provide the highest quality of engineering services, viewing project milestones from our clients perspective to ensure timeliness and profitability. We continually offer innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to deliver projects and secure approvals. We exceed industry standards by offering a customized level of service for our clients and their unique projects and goals. Over the years, we have fostered relationships with the approval agencies, and we ensure our submissions exceed expectations to facilitate timely approvals.

Urbantech is looking to expand our team! We are seeking organized, disciplined, self-motivated, proactive, team driven individuals to join our Water Resources Team in Markham or Oakville. This is a full-time position.

As a Water Resources Designer, you're responsibilities will be:

• Preparation of design calculations for sewer capacities, storm drainage, low-impact development measures, inlet and outlet structures, overland flow, etc.;
• Assistance with the preparation of design briefs, functional servicing reports and maintenance manuals;
• Assistance with hydraulic and hydrologic modelling exercises including pond modelling, watershed modelling, channel modelling, sewer modelling, and water balance calculations;
• Provision of AutoCAD support where required including delineation of drainage areas, floodplains and various measurements;
• Preparation of cost estimates, fee proposals and other estimates;
• On-going review of opportunities to improve project efficiencies;
• Staying up to date with policy, guidelines, and new technologies;
• Attending meetings, workshops and other events as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited university or college degree, with a focus on Civil Engineer, water resources or environmental studies;
• Water resources project experience in the public or private sector, particularly with respect to land development;
• Ability to work independently and within a supportive team environment;
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal environmental regulations and guidelines;
• A creative edge and understanding of the gray area between theory and practicality;
• Ability to plan, organize and manage projects, deadlines, and clients;
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge in hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling platforms, and Excel;
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and technical writing skills;

Urbantech welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Urbantech offers a competitive compensation package including bonus, benefits, and a generous vacation plan.