Hydraulic Project Engineer / Project Coordinator – Water/Wastewater

CIMA+; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 92,800 - 127,600; Full time

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Hydraulic Project Engineer / Project Coordinator to lead water and wastewater hydraulic modeling and coordinate project teams in Ontario. The role focuses on planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects across water and wastewater assets.

You will manage complex studies, liaise with clients and regulators, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and business development while supporting project execution from office and field settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario is required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in hydraulic modeling and infrastructure planning.
• Proven project coordination or project management experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate water and wastewater hydraulic modeling projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Oversee the preparation and review of technical reports, studies, calculations, and drawings.
• Support project planning, infrastructure studies, and environmental assessments.
• Liaise with municipalities, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in client meetings and provide ongoing project communication.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, fee estimates, and business development initiatives.
• Support construction coordination and implementation activities as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Eng

P.Eng. Ontario

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

Hydraulic Project Engineer / Project Coordinator – Water/Wastewater

• Full-time
• Sector Name: Infrastructure
• Employee Type: Regular
• Compensation: CAD 92800 - CAD 127600 - hourly

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project execution, coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders, supporting client relationships, and overseeing technical deliverables related to water and wastewater systems.

Our projects include water distribution and wastewater collection system studies, infrastructure planning, pump station design, transient analysis, demand forecasting, and master planning initiatives for municipalities across Ontario.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate water and wastewater hydraulic modeling projects
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, and technical staff
• Oversee the preparation and review of technical reports, studies, calculations, and drawings
• Support project planning, infrastructure studies, and environmental assessments
• Liaise with municipalities, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Participate in client meetings and provide ongoing project communication
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff
• Contribute to proposal preparation, fee estimates, and business development initiatives
• Support construction coordination and implementation activities as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario
• Minimum 7 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Strong background in hydraulic modeling and infrastructure planning
• Proven project coordination or project management experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with ArcGIS is considered an asset
• Valid Class G driver’s licence with access to a vehicle
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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