Hydrotechnical Engineer

WSP; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 112,100 - 154,400; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manitoba is seeking a Hydrotechnical Engineer to shape water resources projects across the Prairies and North. You’ll lead design and delivery, influence flood protection and watershed systems, and mentor engineers while working with local teams.

You’ll apply hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools and aim for sustainable, compliant solutions, with growth opportunities and strong mentorship under a local autonomy model.

Qualifications

• Experience in flood protection and hydraulic structures.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Regulatory compliance understanding and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Design hydrotechnical solutions for communities and infrastructure.
• Lead projects from concept through construction and client care.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Advance sustainability and climate-resilient design across projects.
• Grow client relationships and contribute to proposals and pursuits.

Skills

Hydrotechnical engineering

Water resources design

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team mentorship

Education

Engineering degree

Professional Engineer eligibility

Tools

HEC-RAS

MIKE

PCSWMM

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 - Shape Something Different!

As a Hydrotechnical Engineer in our Prairies & North group, you’ll shape the future of water resources engineering across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, northern communities, and remote regions. You’ll lead transformative projects while enjoying comprehensive project ownership, visible technical leadership pathways, a diverse and challenging portfolio, and strong mentorship with real local autonomy. Your expertise will influence high‑profile initiatives across Canada and beyond, while you mentor emerging professionals and help define what success looks like for the future of WSP.

This is your chance to influence climate resilience, protect communities, and drive hydrotechnical innovation across Canada’s most dynamic water systems.

Your Impact

• Design advanced hydrotechnical solutions that strengthen community resilience, including flood mitigation, hydraulic structures, ice engineering, and watershed systems.
• Deliver modelling and analysis that informs high‑profile infrastructure, transportation, and mining projects across the Prairies & North.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through full project cycles — from early concepts to construction and client care — ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Advance sustainability by applying environmental and climate‑resilient design principles at every project stage.
• Grow client relationships, supporting proposals, strategic pursuits, and long‑term partnerships.
• Mentor emerging engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Champion safety and quality, embedding WSP standards in every deliverable.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You bring deep experience in hydrotechnical and water resources engineering, gained through hands‑on project delivery across flood protection, hydraulic structures, and watershed systems.
• You are eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Manitoba and thrive in roles with shared technical leadership.
• You have strong proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC‑RAS, MIKE, PCSWMM) and apply data‑driven approaches to complex water challenges.
• You’re energized by guiding teams, shaping solutions, and contributing to a supportive environment where people grow.
• You bring a strategic mindset, balancing technical rigour with client needs and long‑term project impacts.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

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.

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.