Hydraulic Engineer - Power Plants and Dams

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AECOM is currently seeking a Hydraulic Engineer for a full-time position within our Water & Power group.

The successful candidate will contribute to hydroelectric power plant, pumped storage plant, dam, and hydraulic structure projects. They may also be called upon to participate in other projects, including port infrastructure, civil works, and environmental projects.

Under the supervision of experienced engineers, the main responsibilities include:

• Participate in hydraulic and hydrological studies for various projects;
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, calculation notes, and design documents;
• Participate in feasibility, preliminary, and detailed studies for hydraulic and hydroelectric works;
• Perform analyses and numerical modeling of flows (1D, 2D, and, depending on the projects, 3D);
• Participate in dam safety studies, transient flow analyses, and energy production simulations;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions;
• Participate in the preparation of plans, estimates, and other technical deliverables;
• Perform any other related tasks in support of projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a specialization in water resources or hydraulics;
• Member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec (OIQ) or eligible to become one soon;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hydraulics or water resources;
• Knowledge of HEC family software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or equivalents);
• Strong technical report writing skills;
• Excellent French language proficiency, both oral and written;
• Good English language proficiency, both oral and written, for projects outside Quebec;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in dam or hydroelectric development projects;
• Knowledge of Flow-3D, Simsen, or other hydraulic modeling tools;
• Valid driver's license.
• Additional Information
• Work permit sponsorship for Canadian work permits is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's leading infrastructure firm, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted, vast-skilled professional services firm, we solve our clients' most complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams collaborate with public and private sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle, whether it's consulting services, planning, design, engineering, program management, or construction. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that generated $16.1 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.ca.

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You'll have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you work from an AECOM office, a remote location, or a client site, you'll work in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are championed.

You'll help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to come to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational results for our clients.

AECOM offers a wide range of compensation, benefits, and wellness programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We are the trusted global infrastructure company, and we're in the same boat - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and you'll get all the benefits of being part of a global, publicly traded company - access to cutting-edge technology and thinking, and transformational work with meaningful impact and work-life flexibility. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in the potential of every person and will help you reach yours.

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