Senior Stormwater Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Senior Stormwater Engineer, you will shape the landscape of stormwater management, providing innovative designs and solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of stormwater, and demonstrating environmental stewardship for resilient and sustainable communities. You will have the opportunity to shape programs and drive transformative change that harmonizes ecological integrity with urban development. Primary duties include:
- Use advanced modeling software and tools to analyze stormwater runoff and water quality, predicting the performance of green infrastructure elements and optimizing designs for different environmental scenarios.
- Provide expertise on stormwater infrastructure's performance assessment; conduct technical analyses, including hydrological and hydraulic modeling, to inform decision making and design processes.
- Design, implement and maintain various Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) techniques; assess environmental conditions and recommend appropriate LID and GSI solutions.
- Develop hybrid stormwater management solutions to seamlessly integrate green and grey infrastructure components; optimize hybrid designs for maximum efficiency and sustainability.
- Develop and guide city-wide GSI/LID programs. Develop and manage watershed-specific stormwater implementation programs.
- Collaborate and build effective relationships with various watershed partnerships, non-government organizations, and Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership to advance stormwater management.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permit processes and requirements.
- Act as subject matter expert, mentor, and trainer in the area of stormwater technical knowledge and infrastructure; build expertise within the organization by implementing technical programs aligned with stormwater strategy implementation goals.
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil, Water Resources, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related Engineering field encompassing water resources, water quality, waste management or environmental functions.
- At least 8 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.
- Experience must include civil, water resources, or environmental engineering and water quality regulatory processes.
- Experience using water quality modeling tools is essential: PC SWMM, Storm Water Management Models, hydrotechnical analysis and statistical tools.
- Project management experience is an asset.
- The successful candidate will have strong collaboration, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Note: Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation.
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Climate and Environment
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 625 25 Avenue SE
Compensation: Level P4E $135,800 - 169,700 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: August 20, 2025
Job ID #: 312404
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.
Senior Stormwater Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Senior Stormwater Engineer, you will shape the landscape of stormwater management, providing innovative designs and solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of stormwater, and demonstrating environmental stewardship for resilient and sustainable communities. You will have the opportunity to shape programs and drive transformative change that harmonizes ecological integrity with urban development. Primary duties include:
- Use advanced modeling software and tools to analyze stormwater runoff and water quality, predicting the performance of green infrastructure elements and optimizing designs for different environmental scenarios.
- Provide expertise on stormwater infrastructure's performance assessment; conduct technical analyses, including hydrological and hydraulic modeling, to inform decision making and design processes.
- Design, implement and maintain various Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) techniques; assess environmental conditions and recommend appropriate LID and GSI solutions.
- Develop hybrid stormwater management solutions to seamlessly integrate green and grey infrastructure components; optimize hybrid designs for maximum efficiency and sustainability.
- Develop and guide city-wide GSI/LID programs. Develop and manage watershed-specific stormwater implementation programs.
- Collaborate and build effective relationships with various watershed partnerships, non-government organizations, and Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership to advance stormwater management.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permit processes and requirements.
- Act as subject matter expert, mentor, and trainer in the area of stormwater technical knowledge and infrastructure; build expertise within the organization by implementing technical programs aligned with stormwater strategy implementation goals.
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil, Water Resources, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related Engineering field encompassing water resources, water quality, waste management or environmental functions.
- At least 8 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.
- Experience must include civil, water resources, or environmental engineering and water quality regulatory processes.
- Experience using water quality modeling tools is essential: PC SWMM, Storm Water Management Models, hydrotechnical analysis and statistical tools.
- Project management experience is an asset.
- The successful candidate will have strong collaboration, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Note: Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation.
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Climate and Environment
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 625 25 Avenue SE
Compensation: Level P4E $135,800 - 169,700 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: August 20, 2025
Job ID #: 312404
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.