Flood Damage Reduction Hydraulic Engineer *Repost*

Flood Damage Reduction Hydraulic Engineer *Repost*

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management, Engineering and Technical Services

Advertisement Number: 45216

Salary(s): EG4 $98,159.00 - $128,477.00 per year

Closing Date: September 15, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Introduction

The Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management Branch of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking qualified candidates for the role of a Flood Damage Reduction Hydraulic Engineer.

Duties:

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission is to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure and services for Manitoba and its communities. The Flood Damage Reduction Hydraulic Engineer provides specialized engineering services encompassing hydraulic model development for flow and water level forecasting, flood risk mapping, emergency response, basin conditions monitoring, and infrastructure analysis and design. The Flood Damage Reduction Hydraulic Engineer is also responsible for conducting water management projects and managing and providing guidance on projects assigned to consultants.

Why Work For Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development¿

We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in hydraulic modelling, model calibration, verification using available tools such as HEC-RAS, MIKE11, etc., and using the model for water level and flow forecasts and to solve real time practical water management problems.
• Extensive experience in analysing and processing complex hydrometric and bathymetric data using GIS and preparing the data for model input, decision making, flood risk mapping and flood risk investigation.
• Knowledge of principles of hydrology and water resource engineering including hydrologic processes, hydro-meteorological data analysis, interpretation and spatial data rep