Drainage Engineer, Senior

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative projects

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks a Drainage Engineer, Senior to provide technical leadership on surface water and water resource projects for municipal, regional, and provincial clients nationwide.

You will guide a team of engineers and designers, manage complex assignments, and help grow Hatch’s water resources practice in Canada. The role emphasizes client engagement, project delivery excellence, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver stormwater, floodplain, and LID solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related discipline.
• P.Eng. designation registered with PEO (additional provinces a plus).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in water resources engineering and project delivery.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software: SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, InfoWorks, CulvertMaster.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Experience with municipal and highway design standards and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within Hatch's Highways and Bridges unit and drive growth across Western Canada.
• Lead business development activities: client engagement, partnerships, proposals, and fee estimates.
• Manage a portfolio of water resource projects for provincial, regional, and municipal clients.
• Ensure project delivery quality, schedule, budget, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and designers; collaborate with partners.

Skills

P.Eng. designation

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

SWMMHYMO

PCSWMM

InfoWorks

CulvertMaster

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

We are actively seeking a motivated and experienced Drainage Engineer, Senior based in Mississauga, Ontario. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and manage a variety of small- to large-scale, high-profile structural engineering projects, with a focus on a variety of surface water works, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design involving stormwater management systems and water resource engineering in support of highway and bridge projects for provincial, regional, and municipal clients across Canada.

This is a client-facing role requiring leadership in both project delivery and business development. The successful candidate will lead a team of water resource engineers, technicians, and designers while contributing to the continued growth of the practice and helping shape a high-performing team aligned with strategic market objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within Hatch's Highways and Bridges business unit, supporting business growth and strategic initiatives across Western Canada.
• Lead business development activities, including client engagement, networking, partnership development, proposal preparation, presentations, and fee estimates.
• Manage a portfolio of water resource projects serving provincial, regional, and municipal clients.
• Ensure successful project delivery with respect to quality, schedule, budget, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Manage team performance, including resource planning, workload management, financial oversight, and staff development.
• Collaborate with internal practice leaders and external partners to support integrated, multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects involving:
  • Stormwater management systems
  • Floodplain mapping
  • Low Impact Development (LID)
  • Erosion and sediment control measures
• Serve as Engineer of Record, providing technical leadership through the review and approval of designs, reports, specifications, regulatory permitting applications, and cost estimates.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and promoting a safe and inclusive work environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Registration in additional provinces is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in water resources engineering, transportation infrastructure projects, and project delivery.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software, including:
  • SWMHYMO
  • PCSWMM
  • InfoWorks
  • CulvertMaster
• Familiarity with spatial mapping and design tools such as:
  • ArcGIS
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Experience with municipal and highway design standards, specifications, and deliverable requirements related to roadway and bridge projects.
• Experience working with Conservation Authorities and regulatory agencies such as:
  • Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
  • Conservation Halton (CH)
  • Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)
• Experience with alternative project delivery models, including Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Design-Build-Finance (DBF), is considered an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a strong commitment to client service.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities while meeting schedule and budget requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Proven business development experience and ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

Base Salary Range

$115,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well‑being and growth.

Benefits

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.