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Opus International Consultants (Opus) is a leading multi-disciplinary consulting firm with a global network of 3,000 staff providing specialist services in more than 91 offices across New Zealand, North America, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Within North America, Opus was established in Canada in 2002 as Opus International Consultants (Canada) specializing in transportation, road safety and asset management engineering. In 2010, Opus DaytonKnight brought their 50 year history of water, wastewater and environmental engineering to Opus. Focusing on their growth plan, an acquisition in 2013 brought Opus Stewart Weir and their 100 years of pipeline, survey, land development and transportation expertise. Today, within North American, Opus operates from 17 offices with approximately 700 staff in Michigan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon. Our services are still reflective of our roots.

About the Position

We are currently seeking a Water Resource Engineer to expand our team in North Vancouver Team.

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can bring creative solutions to important projects as part of a friendly and vibrant team, work in an office with the most beautiful views of the Burrard Inlet and North Shore Mountains and not have to fight the crazy downtown traffic each morning as you trek into the office? Then we want to hear from you! Our Opus work culture offers work-life balance, a work hard-have fun motto, and an environment where employees are considered members of our family. Throughout the year we host multiple events for our employees and their families, from outdoor recreation activities like snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking and cycling. Let us help you take your work experience placement to a new level with professional challenges and opportunity for growth in a wonderful atmosphere.

The successful applicant will help with projects involving potable water network analysis, sanitary sewer analysis, drainage and master planning studies. This may include data analysis, feasibility design and hydraulic modelling studies using One of this industry standard software (PC-SWMM/InfoSWMM OR InfoWorks CS & ICM OR WaterCAD/InfoWater AND Arc GIS etc.) as well as other projects requiring detailed technical analysis.

This role will be involved in a variety of projects which could include model build and verification, using existing or new models to understand system performance and using the models to help the design of system improvements and enhancements to the Water/Wastewater/Drainage Network, feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed designs. The role also includes producing technical reports and master plans, analyzing various types of flow, demand, population, water quality, and condition data, serving as task manager, maintaining task/project budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior-level staff and assisting senior-level engineers with the preparation of proposals.

The ideal candidate possesses:

  • Bachelors in Civil Engineering.
  • P.Eng. Designation or eligibility to register in province of practise.
  • Minimum of 5+ years professional experience as an Engineering professional
  • Good understanding of Hydraulics and Hydrology. River modelling would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of One these software - WaterCAD/InfoWater Or PC-SWMM/ InfoSWMM or InfoWorkCS/ICM and ArcGIS is an advantage
  • The ability to assume project management responsibilities.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • High levels of initiative, motivation and displays drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done
  • Strong people skills and an affinity with Opus Company values

Opus offers the opportunity to:

  • Work alongside people who are leaders in their field, on challenging and rewarding projects that make a real difference to the communities they are based in.
  • Access a local and global network of technical knowledge and support;
  • Learn new skills as part of a staff development program focused on enabling you to reach your full potential; and
  • A great benefits package comprising of: competitive medical and dental benefits, personal and health spending account, RRSP matching program, incentive bonus program, work life balance and awesome work location with views of the North Shore mountains and Burrard Inlet with beach volleyball courts and a gym/yoga studio across from us.

If you are looking for a challenge & believe that this opportunity would fit your future then please apply though our website on the Careers Page at http://www.opusinternational.ca/careers/.

"Opus is committed to a workplace that embraces Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining a professional and respectful work environment which supports mutual trust and assists each individual to reach their full potential!"