About NHC

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is an independent, employee-owned engineering and geoscience firm focused on solving water resource challenges around the world. As a specialist firm we have attracted and retained many of the top water resource professionals, forming and maintaining a hydrotechnical center of excellence. If you are excited to work within the largest collection of water resource experts in Western Canada (120 in BC) and you meet the below expectations, then you are encouraged to apply.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced junior to mid-level engineer to work on projects across BC.

Based in our North Vancouver office, you will be joining a collaborative team of specialized engineers, geomorphologists, GIS, and technicians, applying and developing your engineering knowledge and skills to support projects in hydraulic modelling, flood hazard assessment, flood mapping, flood mitigation and other hydrotechnical assignments.

Expected Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher with a specialization in hydrotechnical engineering.
• 1 to 5 years’ experience in areas such as open water hydraulics, flood hazards, hydraulic modelling, river engineering, geomorphology, storm water analysis, fish passage and habitat, hydrology, hydrometrics, surveying, hydraulic design and construction inspection.
• Registered (or eligible) for registration as EIT or PEng with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience completing technical assignments in a team environment.
• Skilled at technical writing with demonstrated ability to prepare written reports, present work, and communicate effectively.
• Computer skills (e.g., numerical analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic models, scripts and programming, CAD, GIS, and office productivity software).
• Ability to swim and comfortable working in and around water.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Willingness to spend time on short-term field assignments, in sometimes challenging and remote locations.

Great Reasons to Join Us

NHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual merit-based bonuses. Our success as an independent water resource specialist firm depends on the creativity and productivity of our valued employees. We celebrate and welcome a diverse community of professionals and we’re committed to fostering your ongoing professional development and well-being. Working with NHC will provide you with opportunities to collaborate with people who are as passionate about water as you are, while supporting technically challenging and truly satisfying real-world projects.

If you have the qualifications and interest to join our team, please send your resume and a cover letter in confidence via the application link on this page

Closing Date: August 4, 2026

Salary: $80,000 to $110,000 (plus benefits). Remuneration dependent on experience and qualifications.

Resumes will be reviewed as received. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada.