Stormwater Engineer – Community Development

Calgary, AB

Dec 10, 2024

Urban Systems Ltd.

Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

Full-time, Permanent

Our Calgary office is looking to add a Stormwater Engineer to join our Community Development practice. Are you looking to grow your career with an organization that supports professional development, flexibility, and mentorship opportunities? Let's connect!

Stormwater engineering is a crucial part of our community development practices. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of planners, engineers, and environmental professionals. You will benefit from the support of industry experts while working on challenging and innovative projects that serve local communities.

Coupled with the diverse learning and project experience opportunities, do you see yourself excited to contribute to…

• Providing accurate and timely input on technical reports, plans, and studies such as Master Drainage Plans, Pond Reports, Pond Construction Drawings, and Stormwater Management Reports.
• Building relationships with colleagues, project leaders, and clients.
• Connecting with municipalities, provincial regulators, and other stakeholders to secure project approvals.
• Communicating through various professional media, including technical writing, policy writing, negotiation, and public engagement.
• Enhancing your stormwater skills and furthering your understanding of best practices, regulations, design criteria, and processes/equipment/technologies.
• Conducting stormwater modeling using tools commonly used in the Calgary region (PCSWMM, SWMHYMO, DFASCC, etc.).
• Acting as the client's representative on-site during construction to gather information, conduct inspections, and ensure designs are built to specifications.

Our ideal candidate will be a graduate of a Civil or Environmental Engineering program with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a stormwater/water resources and/or community development capacity. Our ideal candidate is registered as a P.Eng. and is in good standing with APEGA or an equivalent provincial or territorial professional association.

The core skills that will help you succeed here include:

• You have professional experience in all aspects of stormwater management, including master drainage planning, design of stormwater facilities and infrastructure, stormwater analysis, and modelling using a variety of modelling tools.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication coupled with advanced technical report writing skills.
• You are energized and adaptable. You are able to balance requests from multiple sources and work within timelines.
• You take personal pride and accountability in delivering high-quality work for our clients.
• You are able to work without boundaries and be open to finding diverse and unexpected solutions to problems and challenges. Be an integral member of a growing team and fuel creativity and excitement.
• You take the initiative and a proactive approach to collaboration with people of varying backgrounds and perspectives.
• You have the ability to thrive in a self-directed work environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You are willing to travel to project sites throughout Western Canada, on occasion.
• You are service minded. A great day is when you can meet the needs of others and jump in where needed. You are driven by a desire to learn more about processes, people, or issues by asking questions and seeking information.

If this describes your background, skills and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Urban Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do you. We believe that diversity and unity amongst our teams leads to building vibrant communities.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 am MST