Description

What You Will Do

As the Provincial Engineer, you will perform a full range of specialized technical services in Ontario, including but not limited to: 

• Leading provincial dam safety efforts, contributing to dam safety reviews and performing field work, including inspections. Contributing to Dam Emergency Plan and Operation Maintenance and Surveillance plan preparation.
• Leading the design, contract management, and cost estimation for wetland conservation infrastructure, including earthworks and water conveyance structures.
• Providing expert knowledge and leadership to the team in hydrotechnical and civil engineering, to assist with project proposals, planning, delivery and implementation, regulatory approvals and permitting.
• Contributing to team resource management, long-range planning, and budgeting with the provincial asset management team.
• Supervising a growing team of junior engineers and engineering technologists
• Maintaining DUC’s Certificate of Authorization with PEO as the appointed Responsible Person.

Our ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment with minimal supervision and possess excellent team management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Project planning and implementation skills will be required to succeed in this position.

Position Details: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $81,300 - $101,600, based on a 35-hour work week. Starting salary will be commensurate on the candidate’s education and experience, as it relates to this position.
Location: Remote position within Ontario; preference will be given to candidates in Central Ontario.
Closing Deadline: September 1, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)  

Requirements

Requirements

• Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering degree or equivalent
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation with PEO.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hydrologic, hydraulic, water resources, geotechnical, or dam safety engineering, including experience with project design and construction; including at least 3 years of supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct field work, including remote dam safety inspections by truck or ATV.
• Strong planning, reporting and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required.

Assets

• Knowledge of and experience with hydrology and design flow estimation methods, preferably in Ontario.
• Experience with Office 365, AutoDesk, HEC-RAS, HEC-SSP, HEC-HMS and other hydrologic/hydraulic modelling software, GIS, or GeoStudio.
• Experience in the design of dams or earth berms (including water control structures), as well as dam safety, including Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Guidelines, and Ontario Dam Safety Regulation, considered a strong asset.
• Contract and construction management considered an asset.
• The successful candidate will also have an affinity to the outdoors, conservation and the world of waterfowl.