Senior Water Resources Engineering

We are seeking a Senior Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer to join our growing team in the United States. We are looking for candidates to join either our Sacramento and or Seattle office. We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow. Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As a Senior Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering inputs integral to large scale hydro projects. You will lead and mentor teams, support management of production and coordinate delivery of engineering inputs often with multi-disciplinary project team members and senior stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of our powerhouse and energy capabilities and working with key staff in growing that aspect of the business. You’ll also be involved in supporting project management duties, liaising with both internal and external clients as well as assisting with guiding and mentoring graduate engineers within the team. In this role you will lead teams conducting technical work for feasibility studies and engineering designs for a range of water resources projects, including water retaining and conveyance structures, irrigation systems, hydroelectric facilities, and new hydroelectric developments. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modelling Design of hydraulic structures, water conveyance and storage systems Collaborate with the project teams and other disciplines within KGS Group Helping to maintain strong relationships with clients Manage water resources projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including establishment of budgets and maintaining client relationships; Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in civil engineering with a specialization in water resources engineering from a recognized university (master’s degree is an asset) Minimum of 10 years of experience in hydrology and hydraulics engineering with demonstrated project management skills (i.e., Must be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.in California as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in the state of Washington, and other states would be an asset. Strong proficiency in Windows Microsoft Office Strong working technical knowledge of and experience in water resources engineering Including numerical modelling and analysis with industry standard software Experience in numerical modelling and programing skills will be considered assets. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in Spanish and or French verbal and written communication skills would be an asset. Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of multidisciplinary teams Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks. Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.