Calgary-based Tailings Hydrotechnical Engineering Co-op Student work begins January 2027, applying hydrology and water management skills to mining projects.

Hatch seeks a student for a four- or eight-month term within its Tailings and Mine Waste practice. You will support hydrotechnical engineering alongside specialists in geotechnical, process, pumping, and piping engineering. The work includes hydrological data analysis, watershed modeling, hydraulic assessments, GIS, and tailings design. Local and international mining projects provide practical exposure under a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

- Analyze hydrological, meteorological, and operational data
- Prepare drainage catchments and water management layouts
- Support diversion channels, ditches, culverts, ponds,



and conveyance systems
- Assist HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS analyses
- Develop water balances, reports, calculations, and drawings

Requirements:

- Current Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering enrollment
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GIS, or similar tools
- Team-oriented multidisciplinary working ability
- Transcript submitted with the application

Build hydrotechnical, water management, and tailings engineering experience with Hatch in Calgary beginning January 2027.

📌 Tailings Hydrotechnical Engineering Co-op Student (Calgary)
🏢 Hatch
📍 Calgary