Water Specialty Engineer

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

Water Specialty Engineer

A Day in the Life

As an Water Specialty Engineer, In our London or Guelph office, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $25.00 to $30.00 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Complete daily and occasional inspections on construction projects, including reporting and documentation

• Willing to travel and undertake field work across Ontario

• Complete topographic surveys and as-built surveys

• Drafting and design support using AutoCAD Civil 3D software to create base plans from field surveys

• Coordinate with drafting and GIS staff to prepare report figures and/or design drawings

• Analyze, assess, and interpret data for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and technical reports, technical specifications for engineering designs and cost estimates

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Water Resources Engineering

• Must be eligible for registration as an EIT (Engineer in Training) with Professional Engineers Ontario

• Basic understanding of open channel and pipe flow hydraulics, stormwater management system design, and river engineering

• Strong organizational and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Team oriented, versatile and flexible self-starter, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn and grow

• Possess a valid Class G driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• SWMM, PC SWMM, River2D, MIKE FLOOD, MIKE URBAN, HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), DAMBRK, Culvert Master, MIKE SHE, and HEC-HMS will be considered as asset

• One to three years of consulting experience (or relevant pre-graduation work or co-op experience) would be an asset

• Experience working safely on active construction sites would be an asset

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

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 to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, and walking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for individuals with disabilities.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a 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 environment, 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. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.