okaneconsultants

okaneconsultants

Intermediate Consultant (Water Resources Engineer)

Calgary, Alberta · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role

  • Are you passionate about water stewardship supporting responsible mine water management through the full mine life cycle, from early-stage mine planning to relinquishment?
  • If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.
  • This role is open to our Calgary or Saskatoon office, with a possib i l ity for a hybrid opportunit y in Vancouver.

Responsibilities

  • Perform ing climate, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support peak flow, flood control and erosion mitigation studies.
  • Complet ing hydrologic and engineering designs for mining clients, incorporating climate change assessments to support planning and design of water infrastructure.
  • Develop ing and manag ing mine water balance models to support site-wide water balance assessments and water management planning.
  • Design ing and assess ing mine water management infrastructure, focus on surface water infrastructure such as channels, ponds and sizing pumping systems.
  • Collaborat ing with Okane's multidisciplinary teams to support the development and implementation of closure visioning, planning and execution.
  • Provid ing support for proposals of varying complexity in technical expertise.
  • B uild and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and actively engage in business development initiatives, exploring innovative opportunities beyond your project scope.
  • In this role, you will work closely with our mining clients and technical teams on projects that span diverse sites with unique challenges to develop practical solutions for mine water management.
  • Our work challenges the status quo - we advocate for meaningful partnerships with communities, including Indigenous rightsholders, and design solutions that create lasting financial, environmental, and social value.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or graduate degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering.
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in water management within the mining industry.
  • Experience and aptitude for multidisciplinary work and dynamic team environments.
  • Proficiency using water modelling software such as GoldSim, HEC-HMS, and other relevant numerical modelling programs.
  • Experience with overseeing and supervising the construction of water management infrastructure is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Canadian water regulations, codes and environmental standards including relevant professional procedures and practices is an asset.
  • You are comfortable working flexibly across time zones and travelling from time to time.
  • Holds a Professional Engineer (P.Eng. ) designation or is eligible to obtain it.
  • Demonstrated e xperience in hydrology, hydraulics, water infrastructure design, and water balance modelling.
  • Experience in integrating source terms to water balance models and developing water quality models is an asset.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for both business and technical writing and clear and effective collaboration within project teams.
  • Why Join Okane?
  • At Okane, we're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where every individual is valued for their unique contributions. Our dedicated teams span across the globe, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Our workplace culture is defined by the everyday behaviours of our team and driven by our Core Values: Passionate, Thoughtful & Caring, Smart & Clever, Positive and Humble. We believe in flexibility, work-life balance, and an open-door approach to communication.
  • We believe in personal and professional development, offering opportunities for continuous learning and growth. At Okane, we foster the opportunity for everyone to grow and develop their skills that align with their career path. As we continue to expand our global presence, we're looking for individuals who share our values and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Skills

  • Passionate, Thoughtful & Caring, Smart & Clever, Positive and Humble.

Benefits

  • Embody Okane's Core Vision (Help Create a Better Tomorrow).
  • You actively integrate health, safety and environmental (HSE) considerations into every aspect of your work.
  • For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at Okane, please click here: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at Okane, please click here: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Okane Consultants.

Company info

  • We are growing and seeking an ambitious Intermediate Consultant ( Water Resources Engineer ) to join our dynamic team.
  • At Okane, we believe that integrated mine closure planning is just the starting point to 'Help Create a Better Tomorrow '.
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