Hydraulic Engineer (22-Month Term)
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
Under the consultative direction of the Hydraulic Licensing & Support Section Head, will undertake water resources assignments
related to Manitoba Hydro's operations. These assignments may include licence maintenance, maintenance and implementation of
NFA & FN agreements, reservoir management, mathematical and hydrological modeling. This is a term position with an approximate
duration of 22 months.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct engineering studies, prepare position papers/briefing notes and communication materials required to support and
maintain appropriate relations with other departments, external agencies, and other users of Manitoba Hydro affected
waterways.
- Perform duties required for maintaining licences under provincial and federal acts (Water Power Act, Water Rights Act,
Canadian Navigable Waters Act, Environment Act, etc).
- Perform duties required for implementation of Predetermined Compensation Agreements.
- Scope and carry out engineering studies, perform non-routine calculations and prepare reports related to reservoir
management, the development of operating guidelines and licence maintenance.
- Initiate field trips to confirm that office recommendations are consistent with field conditions.
- Act as a line advocate for or participate in Corporate R&D projects.
Qualifications:
- Graduate in Civil Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of six years of related experience.
- Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a
specified amount of time).
- Working experience in water resources and/or hydraulic engineering.
- Post graduate studies in hydraulics or water resource engineering would be an asset.
- Possess advanced knowledge of computers and computer programming including the use of spreadsheets, database, word
processing and presentation software.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and hydrologic models would be an asset.
- Requires a strong, but pleasant and tactful personality to deal effectively with staff and junior officials of the Corporation and
outside agencies.
- Be willing to travel by all modes of transportation.
- Possess and maintain a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence with appropriate class.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $48.74-$67.29 Hourly,
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