Hydraulic Modeler II

R.v.-Anderson-Associates-Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, vision coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Pension plan with match

Remote-friendly work options

Job summary

RVA is recruiting a Hydraulic Modeler to join our Urban and Riverine Systems team in Toronto for a full-time role at our Toronto office.

You will develop, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models for municipal networks, perform planning studies, and collaborate across disciplines to optimize system performance. Experience with InfoWorks/PCSWMM/InfoWater Pro/WaterGEMS, GIS, and MS Office is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered or eligible to apply for a P.Eng. license with PEO.
• 3–7 years of progressive experience in water, wastewater or stormwater systems modelling and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic modelling tools: InfoWorks, PCSWMM, InfoWater Pro or WaterGEMS; GIS and MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Perform infrastructure planning and assessment studies (e.g., Municipal Class EA, Master Plans, capacity analysis).
• Collaborate across teams on model development, calibration, and system analysis to improve performance.
• Support various groups with hydraulic modelling and prepare technical memorandums/reports.

Skills

Experience in water modelling

Project scheduling

Technical reporting/writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. license with PEO (registered or eligible)

Tools

InfoWorks

PCSWMM

InfoWater Pro

WaterGEMS

GIS

MS Office 365

Job description

RVA is looking for a Hydraulic Modeler to join our Urban and Riverine Systems team in a full‑time position at our Toronto office.

Duties

• Develop, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Perform infrastructure planning and assessment studies, including Municipal Class EA, Master Plans, Basement flooding, capacity analysis, and system optimization.
• Work collaboratively on diverse projects involving model development, calibration, and system analysis to assess system performance and identify practical solutions and strategies for system optimization and improvement.
• Support various groups across the company with hydraulic modelling and analysis and develop models to determine sound solutions for various private and municipal projects and clients.
• Support proposal development, including write‑up, project schedule, and fee estimation.
• Perform necessary modelling tasks to support the design teams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff in performing their tasks.
• Prepare technical memorandums/ reports.
• Perform other engineering and modelling tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field, from an accredited post‑secondary institution.
• Registered or eligible to apply for a P.Eng. license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 3‑7 years of progressive experience in water, wastewater or stormwater systems modelling and analysis.
• Aptitude for meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Strong skills in planning, writing, and reviewing technical reports and related documentation.
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Hands‑on experience in InfoWorks/ PCSWMM/ InfoWater Pro/ WaterGEMS.
• Working knowledge of GIS tools.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages and performance‑based bonuses.
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage.
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs.
• Top‑up plans for new and expecting parents.
• Firm‑paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree.
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match.
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out‑of‑country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips.
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans).
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work‑from‑home options.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is from $85,000.00 - $135,000.00. Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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