Water Resources Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from inception through design and construction, including technical work, project coordination, and client interaction.
• Complete hydrologic, hydraulic, stormwater, drainage, and water quality analyses for municipal, transportation, and environmental projects.
• Develop and apply hydrologic and hydraulic models, including HEC-RAS, SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, and PCSWMM.
• Support design of channels, culverts, stormwater facilities, erosion and slope stability works, and flood mitigation measures.
• Prepare reports, calculations, specifications, cost estimates, tender documents, regulatory submissions, and construction support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary, CAD, and stakeholder inputs; support client, agency, and stakeholder engagement.
• Share knowledge with the team and ensure compliance with regulations, municipal standards, and industry best practices.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering.
• At least four years of relevant hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and water quality experience.
• Canadian Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Infrastructure delivery experience from detailed design through construction, including contract administration and field services.
• Municipal infrastructure or transportation project experience; watershed studies, floodplain mapping, or flood mitigation experience.
• Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology, natural channel design, climate resilience, stormwater management, or low impact development.
• Proficiency in 1D/2D modelling with HEC-RAS, SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, PCSWMM, or similar tools.
• Experience preparing engineering deliverables and coordinating with municipalities, conservation authorities, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build client relationships.

Workplace

• New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.
• The role requires willingness to travel to project sites as required.

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