Water Resource Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 28, 2026. Onterris scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Us
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
As an Water Resource Engineer, in our Edmonton office you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.
The compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $55.00/hr, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Developing and applying hydraulic and hydrologic models for flood studies, river engineering, and water management projects.
Completing flood, erosion, scour, and other hydrotechnical assessments.
Designing and assessing river engineering works and watercourse crossings.
Supporting regulatory approvals, permitting, and instream construction planning.
Conducting field investigations and site assessments.
Providing construction support and monitoring.
Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Working with engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, clients, regulators, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
Preparing technical reports, specifications,andregulatory applications
Field work varies by project and may account forapproximately5to30%of your time.You will keep safety central to planning and design.
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
A bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources.
3+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering.
A strong foundation in hydraulics and hydrology
An understanding of erosion, scour, flood hazards, and river processes.
Experience with HEC-RAS
Initiative, sound judgement, and a desire to take increasing ownership of technical work, project delivery, and client relationships.
Practical field and construction experience, or a willingness to develop these skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Experience working with regulators, clients, contractors, or multidisciplinary project teams.
Registration as a P.Eng., or eligibility for registration within approximately one year, in Alberta or another Canadian province.
A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walking
Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
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.
Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.
This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. Please note, we
are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.