Job Description

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The importance of water to the health of our world can\'t be overstated.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Junior Water Resource Engineer with experience and interest in surface water resources for our Waterloo, Ontario Canada office to continue our expansion of a highly successful group. The successful candidate will be part of the Industrial Business Unit and will work collaboratively with other business units within the Integrated Water Management Group.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you. With commitment, there\'s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunities for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let\'s solve the big problems together.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts, and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what\'s next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You\'ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Develop detailed design documents including technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and contract documents for multi-discipline projects with guidance from senior design team members.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for detailed design with guidance from senior design team members.
• Prepare budgets, proposals, costs, and time estimates with guidance from senior design team members.
• Technical report development including inspections and assessments, health and safety, and detailed design reports with guidance from senior design team members.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement field investigation programs performed by subcontractors or internal technicians and other field personnel.
• Summarize and interpret data collected as part of the field investigations and monitoring studies with guidance from senior design team members.
• On-site inspection and assessment activities of various client infrastructure
• Potential for construction management activities including on-site inspections, construction oversight, and construction contract administration support.

What you will bring to the team:

• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including experience with the Microsoft suite, and familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Experience using specialized numerical modelling software (e.g., SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM) would be considered an asset.
• Experience or interest in water resources engineering including hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, water quality treatment, water balances, flood management, storm sewer design, erosion and sediment control, and drainage design.
• An understanding of field work is desirable including the basics of surveying, water quality sampling, water level/flow monitoring, and construction inspection of stormwater management works.
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering (Water Resources, Civil or Environmental)
• 0-3 years of relatable experience, ideally on design or construction of stormwater management infrastructure or watercourse restoration. Any work experience in the field would be considered an asset.
• Working towards a P.Eng. license
• Must hold a valid driver\'s license (Class G) in Ontario and be willing to travel within Ontario and Canada as required.

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Why GHD

Take on some of the world\'s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We\'ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

About Us:

Why GHD?

Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Who we are

We are committed to solving the world\'s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly \'One GHD\' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

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