Senior Hydrologist

2 months ago


Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada CIMA+ Full time
About the Role

CIMA+ is seeking a highly skilled Senior Hydrologist to join our multidisciplinary team in the energy sector. As a Senior Hydrologist, you will be responsible for working on hydrology and hydraulic structures, and river and coastal development projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Hydrological Studies: Conduct studies related to river hydraulics, including hydrological studies, determination of design flows, hydrogeomorphology, sediment transport studies, floodplain mapping, etc.
  • Hydraulic Modeling: Model and simulate the hydraulics of watercourses and hydraulic installations using specialized software (1D, 2D and 3D).
  • Design and Development: Design hydraulic installations such as spillways, retention basins, canals, bridges, culverts, penstocks, etc.
  • Dam Safety Studies: Carry out dam safety studies.
  • Climate Change Impact Assessment: Assess the impact of climate change on various infrastructures.
  • Field Surveys: Plan and carry out field surveys.
  • Project Coordination: Participate in multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Client Management: Take charge of clients, projects or batches.
  • Technical Reporting: Write and check technical reports and contribute to the development of plans and specifications.
  • Service Agreements: Participate in the preparation of service agreements.
Qualifications
  • Education: University Degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
  • Specialization: Master's Degree in hydrology or hydraulics with academic training in modeling (an asset).
  • Experience: More than ten (10) years of experience in the field of river and/or coastal hydraulics.
  • Professional Certifications: Member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • Language Skills: Fluency in spoken and written French and English in a professional context.