Hydraulic Modeler II

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Pension plan with company match

Travel assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited in Toronto is seeking a Hydraulic Modeler to join the Urban and Riverine System team in a full-time role at our local office.

You will develop and calibrate hydraulic models for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater networks, collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered or eligible for a P.Eng. license with PEO.
• 3–7 years of progressive experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater modelling.
• Aptitude for meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Strong ability to plan, write, and review technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Perform infrastructure planning studies, including Master Plans and capacity analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize system performance and provide practical solutions.
• Support proposals with write-ups, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and prepare technical memorandums.

Skills

Project scheduling

Technical writing

Client relations

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. license eligibility

Tools

InfoWorks

PCSWMM

InfoWater Pro

WaterGEMS

GIS tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee‑owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C‑suite, across a wide range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award‑winning team and make a difference that defines you.

Position

RVA is looking for a Hydraulic Modeler to join our Urban and Riverine System 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 and 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.

Your better starts here

• 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 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.

At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.