Hydraulic Structures and Dam Safety Engineer
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:
We are seeking a Hydraulic Structures and Dam Safety Engineer to join our Energy Operations & Water Planning Department
Under the general direction of the Hydraulic Asset Performance Section Head, will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and
executing hydrotechnical engineering assignments related to dam safety & public safety around dams to facilitate operation,
maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction of new and existing hydraulic structures. This will involve communication and
coordination with several internal & external customer groups. Area of focus may include operational support, hydraulic structure
performance relationships, numerical and physical modeling, dam safety assessments and inspections, public water safety hydraulic
assessments, hydraulic performance testing, and miscellaneous hydrotechnical designs and studies. This is a term position with a
duration of 12 months.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the execution of the technical portfolios under the Hydraulic Structure Performance and Safe Water Management
Programs, including setting team priorities, assigning resources, managing risks, and coordinating work accordingly.
- Lead and coordinate the Hydraulic Structures and Dam Safety team of hydrotechnical experts, and coordinate interactions
with internal and external staff and relevant industries/agencies to maintain the required skill set within the section.
- Lead and plan the portfolio of hydrotechnical studies and analyses necessary to fulful section mandates under the corporate
Dam Safety and Public Water Safety Around Dams Policies.
- Lead and plan hydrotechnical engineering studies using empirical, numerical, and physical modelling tools as necessary to
support all lifecycle stages of projects and make recommendations recognizing relevant aspects such as hydraulic behavior,
environmental effects, and constructability.
- Conduct and review hydraulic inspections, prototype testing, and other field visits to evaluate asset performance and risk,
including identification and documentation of required operational restrictions and guidance.
- Maintain technical competency and awareness of new developments and applications in the hydrotechnical field of study and
incorporate this knowledge in the day-to-day activities.
- Provide direction and/or training for technical staff (e.g., TAs, Junior Engineers, EITs), and support the ongoing development
of all team members.
- Provide formal technical reports, technical memoranda, briefing notes, and presentations (internal and external to the
corporation) as required.
- Provide project leadership and/or line advocacy for Corporate R&D projects.
Qualifications:
- Graduate in Civil Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of seven years' related experience in
water resource engineering, including hydraulic assets, dam safety, and public safety.
- M.Sc. or higher degree or recognized post-graduate level training in hydraulics or water resources engineering will be an
asset.
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