Experienced Water Resources Engineer

WSP in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 81,800 - 118,900; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Experienced Water Resources Engineer to contribute to meaningful projects across Canada. You will work on watershed modelling, hydraulic analysis, and climate-resilient water systems while collaborating with hydrologists, hydrogeologists and environmental scientists.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and support business development through high-quality proposals and client engagements. Registration in BC or eligibility within six months is expected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil or environmental engineering with hydrology focus.
• Minimum 5+ years hydrotechnical consulting experience.
• Professional registration in the province/territory or eligibility to obtain BC registration within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrotechnical designs for climate-resilient infrastructure in Western Canada.
• Prepare high-quality proposals, reports, briefs, and client presentations.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate engineering, permitting, construction and financial deliverables from concept to completion.
• Act as primary liaison with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Identify and pursue major water resources project opportunities to expand services.

Skills

Hydrotechnical engineering

Project management

Client-facing communication

Hydrologic/hydraulic analysis

Proposal writing

Team leadership

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Undergraduate civil/environmental engineering

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us – In this Experienced Water Resources Engineer role, you will contribute to meaningful projects shaping water systems and supporting resilient communities across British Columbia and the Yukon. From watershed modelling to complex hydraulic analysis, you’ll contribute to solutions that help protect ecosystems, infrastructure, and people. You’ll join a collaborative team of resources engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists and environmental scientists from across Canada where your expertise will help deliver solutions for natural hazards, climate resilience and water security to support communities and infrastructure.

Your Impact

• Develop hydrotechnical designs that support safe, climate‑resilient infrastructure across Western Canada.
• Prepare high‑quality proposals, technical reports, design briefs, and client presentations that support business development and project wins.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate engineering, permitting, construction, and financial deliverables from concept to completion.
• Act as a primary liaison with clients, stakeholders, approval authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to the expansion of water resources engineering services in the region by identifying, pursuing, and executing major project opportunities.
• Mentor, empower, and support junior professionals as they grow in their careers.
• Support a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across our project teams.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Undergraduate degree in civil or environmental engineering, with a focus on hydrology, open channel hydraulics and related disciplines.
• Minimum 5+ years of hydrotechnical engineering experience in a consulting environment, including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
• Professional registration in the province/territory of practice, or eligibility to obtain registration in BC within six months.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in hydrotechnical engineering with a commitment to ongoing development.
• Proven experience as a project manager in a client‑facing role.
• Strong ability to write proposals and technical reports.
• Strong knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, water management/balance analysis, flood risk assessments and mapping.
• Experienced in developing erosion/scour protection and flood mitigation designs for construction.
• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and inclusive workplace practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Proven success in business development and client relationship management.

Why Choose WSP?

• We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 to $118,900

MB & ON: $81,900 to $112,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,800 to $107,700

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join us in delivering impactful projects, advancing water resource solutions, and helping build stronger, more resilient communities across Canada.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Important Information

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.