Engineering Technologist
Nanaimo, BC
About Us
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is an international firm of consulting civil engineers, geoscientists, and technologists that provides professional services for the development, management, and protection of water resources. We are seeking candidates with strong skills in geomatics and drafting to participate in our river and coastal engineering, hydrology, and geomorphology projects.
Qualifications:
- Technical graduate from a recognized program in geomatics, civil engineering technology, or similar.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience.
- Proficiency with survey data collection techniques that include total station and GPS-based instrumentation (static, RTK and DGPS)
- Processing data into digital terrain models and drafting of production-level drawings using Autodesk Civil3D® software.
- Demonstrated experience completing complex technical assignments in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently, safely, and prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- High technical standards and a commitment to delivering high quality work products.
- Ability to define problems, prioritize tasks, and meet agreed upon timelines.
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; expected to use their skills to improve the quality and efficiency of our products and services.
- Ability to swim and comfortable working in and around water.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Qualifications Considered Advantageous:
- Familiarity with various hydrographic survey techniques (acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP), single and multi- beam sonar); corridor modeling in AutoCAD®; and use of software that includes Autodesk Recap®, Global Mapper®, Trimble Business Center®, and Pix4D®.
- Experience in construction settings and remote river and marine environments.
Great Reasons to Join Us!
NHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual merit-based bonuses. NHC’s success as an employee-owned, independent firm depends on creative and productive employees. We celebrate and welcome a diverse community of employees and foster their professional development and well-being. Working with NHC is an opportunity to collaborate with people who are as passionate about water as you are, on technically challenging and satisfying real-world projects.
Salary: $67,000 to $107,000 per year (starting salary will depend on knowledge, skills, and experience, with higher range reserved for senior, experienced candidates)
If you have the necessary qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a cover letter in confidence via the application link on this page https://nhcweb.com/careers/. Resumes will be reviewed as received.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada to be considered for this position.
Interested?
Please send us your resume, cover letter, and references.
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