Water Resources Engineer

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Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you'll find a place where you'll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you. 

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.  

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization. 

CIMA+'s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.  We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world 

We are seeking an Engineer to join our specialized Hydraulic and Water Resources Team in Vancouver to support the planning and design of infrastructure projects and Hydropower.   

Primary Responsibilities 

• Prepare drainage plan and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for, Road, Highway, Rail, Land Development and Transit projects 
• Involve in the design of stormwater management including storage systems, LID design, storm sewer design and hydraulic grade line analysis and help prepare technical reports and memorandums. 
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams regarding drainage requirements for projects 
• Conduct field inspections related to the design and construction of civil projects 
• Assist in completing design activities and preparing engineering drawings related to drainage and stormwater management 
• Assist in designing overflow weirs, intake design, and canals. 
• Delineation and hydrology for watershed management. 
• Familiar with different codes and regulations for river management, culvert sizing, riprap and dikes. 
• Carry out design calculations for pipes, channels, culverts, storm sewers, detention/retention ponds, spillways, ditches, and other hydraulic structures in accordance with applicable design standards and methodologies 
• Carry out studies related to river hydraulics, such as hydrological studies, determination of design flows, sediment transport studies, floodplain mapping, climate change strategies, etc. 
• Model and simulate the hydraulics of watercourses and hydraulic installations using specialized software (1D, 2D and 3D)  
• Design hydraulic installations such as spillways, retention basins, canals, bridges, culverts, penstocks, energy dissipation structures, etc. 
• Carry out dam safety studies 
• Carry out dam breach analysis 
• Evaluate the impact of climate change on various infrastructures 
• Estimate quantities to complete construction estimates in compliance with standardized methods and established drawings and specifications 
• Assists with proposal preparation and business development. 

• Bachelor's degree in civil from a recognized university or postgraduate Degree in Water Resources  
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in water resources, preferably in an engineering consulting environment 
• Professional Engineer in British Columbia (P.Eng.) licence or must be eligible to obtain 
• Good knowledge and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software specifically HEC-RAS 
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Word, and Excel 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle 

The expected salary for this position is from $95,000 to $105,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate's experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate. 

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.    

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:   

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week  
• Employee and Family Assistance Program  
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution  
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees  
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode  
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada  
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience  
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills 

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Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

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