Water Resources Engineer/River Engineer

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At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions customized to our clients’ projects and environmental challenges. Our integrated approach is supported by talented professionals and a project management model that encourages synergies, promotes service excellence, and provides cost and time savings.

WHO WE ARE

A Canadian‑owned environmental and engineering consulting company, with employees strategically located across the country from British Columbia to Ontario.

OUR MISSION

Our people fuel a solutions powerhouse, tailoring our work for clients and projects where environmental stewardship matters and where we can make a difference.

OUR VISION

To be a company where our people and clients can’t imagine working with anyone else.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to power progress and shape a better future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive.

Are you looking to…

• Make a real impact by helping build more resilient communities while protecting and restoring our natural environment.
• See progression in your career by working on a broad range of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Be supported by community of experienced technical experts from other Matrix regions.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company where the majority of employees are also shareholders.

As a Water Resources Engineer/River Engineer, you will join our Calgary, Alberta office as part of our Calgary Surface Water Engineering team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of water resources projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Provide technical input into stream restoration/stabilization projects based on channel processes and risk to critical infrastructure
• Manage a variety of projects for a diverse group of clients, including: budget/cost control; schedule tracking; and client management
• Provide project management and engineering support for surface water projects and designs, for both private and public clients. Projects may include hydraulic structures (e.g. outfalls, stormwater management facilities, weirs), bank protection, master drainage plans, flood assessment and mitigation.
• Create conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of surface water projects; this could include river engineering, stream restoration, eco-hydraulics, bioengineering, small hydraulic structures, bank protection, road crossings, pipeline crossings and mine-water management
• Review and authorize design drawings associated with stream restoration/stabilization projects, including Issued For Tender/Construction drawing sets
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on river process-related projects including subwatershed studies and environmental assessments
• Direct and support field data collection exercises as well as data synthesis/analysis; including site reconnaissance, surveying (e.g.: RTK, UAV) fluvial geomorphology assessments, construction supervision and field engineering
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members
• Work with regulatory agencies and clients to address project-specific challenges
• Obtain relevant provincial and federal regulatory approvals for construction projects
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and work plans
• Support business development initiatives including drafting proposals
• Build strong client relationships and liaise with stakeholders
• Occasional travel within Alberta and BC to support projects or business development initiatives
• Actively participate in Matrix strong Health and Safety culture

What We Are Looking For

• 5 or more years of experience in water resources engineering or fluvial geomorphology specifically related to the design, construction, and project management of water resources projects, with a particular focus on projects related to river engineering.
• Professional Engineer designation (or candidacy) is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources/Environmental/Civil Engineering, or related field. A graduate degree would be considered an asset.
• Experience with natural channel design, fish habitat restoration, surface water management, hydraulic/hydrologic and sediment transport models, bridges
• Knowledge of current regulations and legislation
• Ability to effectively manage projects of various sizes and complexity simultaneously
• Experience in writing technical reports and proposals, and giving presentations to multi-stakeholder groups
• Strong ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and written
• Self-motivated individual, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of hydrology, aquatic biology and engineering models (e.g. HEC-RAS) would be an asset
• Experience with design and drafting software such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD would be an asset
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions and a clean driving record.

Why Choose Matrix

At Matrix you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live our values and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes RRSP matching, vacation + flex time, profit sharing, and opportunities to become a shareholder. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we’re looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Matrix is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Matrix provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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