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Things that open doors
Flood modelling software
HEC-RAS (a river modelling program at no cost, from the United States Army Corps of Engineers) and PCSWMM (a Canadian-built stormwater model) are what firms hire for.
A master's degree in water resources
It shortens the climb to technical lead and is often expected for dam safety work.
Dam safety
Only a small group of engineers in Canada does this. Utilities hire for it.
GIS (geographic information system) skills
Mapping watersheds and flood extents is half the job.
Project management
Running the budget and the client is the usual step up after about ten years.