Senior Shoreline Management Engineer (Open Until Filled)

Manitoba GovernmentWinnipeg MB

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$85,506.00–CA$108,637.00 yearly

Job description

Introduction

The Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management Branch of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Senior Shoreline Management Engineer.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and your resume . See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment :

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering
Must be registered or be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM)
Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba as required
Must be able to occasionally work in an outdoor rough terrain environment in both winter and summer in extreme weather conditions

Qualifications : Essential :

Extensive experience in geotechnical modeling and analysis, erosion protection design and riverbank stability works

Extensive experience undertaking technical review with a sound understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, including but not limited to material properties, groundwater conditions, construction methodologies and typical industry practice for erosion control and stabilization measures

Experience in undertaking geographic information system (GIS) work with ArcView GIS

Working knowledge of shoreline erosion mechanisms, slope stability analysis and river bank stabilization methods and tools

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaborative working relationship with various internal and external stakeholders

Strong written communication skills including the ability to prepare technical and non-technical correspondence and reports

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to undertake independent research and develop proposals to introduce new industry innovations into department operations

Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health work practices

Desired :

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering is an asset

Duties : The Senior Shoreline Management Engineer provides geotechnical support, advice, and guidance related to riverbank and shoreline works in the Province of Manitoba. This position also chairs and manages the Shoreline Erosion Technical Committee (SETC) to provide services province-wide, and designs and integrates multi-disciplinary technical inputs for projects in which riverbank and shoreline erosion mitigation and / or stabilization may be required. The Senior Shoreline Management Engineer reviews applications for shoreline and riverbank developments and assesses the geotechnical components of the new developments related to designated flood areas, provincial waterway works, Water Management Engineering and Construction (WME&C) design standards and Manitoba Parks policies.