We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. As an Water Resources Engineer, in our Calgary office you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients.

Designing and restoring natural channels and side channels, including fish habitat enhancement, offsetting, fish passage, and stream restoration projects. Designing and assessing watercourse crossings, including bridges, culverts, pipelines, and other linear infrastructure. Supporting river engineering projects involving bank stabilization, erosion protection, flood mitigation works, river training, water intakes, channel remediation, and stream restoration.

Developing and applying hydraulic and hydrologic models for river engineering, watercourse crossings, water management, and flood hazard assessments. Supporting mining, transportation, infrastructure, and industrial projects through hydrotechnical assessments, water management planning, and regulatory approvals. Preparing technical reports, engineering design documents, specifications, and regulatory applications.

Supporting regulatory approvals, permitting, and instream construction planning. Conducting field investigations and site assessments. Providing construction support, field engineering, and post-construction monitoring.

Supporting project delivery, including scope, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables,



with opportunities to take increasing responsibility for project management. Working collaboratively with engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, clients, regulators, contractors, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders. Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Field work varies by project and may account for approximately 5 to 30% of your time. These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. ~ A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources ~3+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering. ~ A strong foundation in hydraulics and hydrology ~ Initiative, sound judgement, and a desire to take increasing ownership of technical work, project delivery, and client relationships. ~ Practical field and construction experience, or a willingness to develop these skills. ~ Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail. ~ Experience working with regulators, clients, contractors, or multidisciplinary project teams. ~ A valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a satisfactory driving record. The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively.





We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews. Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

Please note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time. Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our setting, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected.

Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. For US residents, click here to learn more. #

📌 Water Resources Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Onterris
📍 Calgary