Hydrotechnical Engineer

WSP in Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Hydrotechnical Engineer to shape water resources across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and northern regions. You will lead projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to climate-resilient design while ensuring safety and standards.

You will work in a dynamic environment with local autonomy, driving technical excellence and strong client collaboration across Canada. This role offers growth and impactful, community-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in hydrotechnical and water resources engineering (flood protection, hydraulic structures, watershed systems).
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Manitoba.
• Strong proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools (HEC-RAS, MIKE, PCSWMM).
• Seasoned at leading teams; enjoys guiding solutions and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced hydrotechnical solutions to strengthen community resilience.
• Deliver modelling and analysis for high‑profile projects across the Prairies & North.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through full project cycles with regulatory compliance.
• Advance sustainability through environmental and climate‑resilient design principles.

Skills

Hydrotechnical engineering

Water resources engineering

Team leadership

Strategic mindset

Education

Eligible for Manitoba Professional Engineer registration

Tools

HEC-RAS

MIKE

PCSWMM

Job description

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 whatsuccess 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.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries.
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we’ll 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.

#WeAreWSP #WithUsYouCan

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.

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.

Join us.

Please Note:

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. Full details here .