Water Resources Engineer

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Lead and/or complete surface water resources components across projects in public and private sectors.
• Conduct studies, modeling, and design for stormwater management, subwatershed plans, master drainage studies, floodplain analysis, highway drainage, and erosion control.
• Guide project work from feasibility and preliminary design through detailed design, scheduling, tendering, construction, and certification; ensure requirements and regulations are met.
• Serve as a technical expert when liaising with clients, municipal and agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee pre-construction, construction, and post-construction monitoring, including safety protocols, fieldwork coordination, scheduling, and reporting.
• Write and review reports and design briefs documenting analyses.
• Delegate work to junior staff and coordinate technical tasks with other disciplines.
• Mentor junior staff in technical and professional development.
• Contribute to business development responsibilities.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a similar field.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligible to receive P.Eng. designation within one year.
• At least four years of stormwater management engineering experience.
• Thorough understanding of stormwater analysis and design through related experience.

Capabilities and tools

• Working knowledge of Ontario stormwater guidelines and regulations and familiarity with linear infrastructure design and/or land development or redevelopment.
• Understanding of water resources, environmental, and/or civil engineering concepts and the relationship between design, permitting, and construction.
• Stormwater modeling experience, ideally Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM; SWMHYMO, InfoWorks, GAWSER, or other models are assets.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Stormwater management plans and reports, drainage plans, and functional servicing plans are assets.
• ArcGIS and AutoCAD Civil3D experience is preferred.
• Construction inspection or administration experience and experience with varied sectors and clients are assets.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, time management, prioritization, and drawing interpretation skills.

Work environment

• Typical office environment with computer and desk work for extended periods.
• Field work may involve exposure to inclement weather.

Pay range

• Annual pay ranges vary by location: $75,800–$109,900 for locations outside the Lower Mainland in BC and various Ontario locations; $80,300–$116,500 for the Lower Mainland, GTA, and Ottawa.

Schedule and status

• The posting lists regular employee status and a full-time schedule.