Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

Egis in Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to support drainage design for infrastructure projects in Hamilton, joining multidisciplinary teams delivering hydraulic modeling and design services.

The role involves planning, design, and delivery for stormwater management, sanitary and water conveyance systems, and regulatory submissions to meet municipal standards and environmental requirements. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering.
• Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering is an asset.
• 3–7 years of design experience on municipal servicing or land development projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario or eligible within one year.
• Experience with HEC-RAS 1D/2D hydraulic modelling.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView GIS, PCSWMM, Mike software, WaterCAD, SewerCAD.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support drainage design for infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to planning, design, and delivery of stormwater systems.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and obtain municipal approvals.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines to meet standards.
• Implement hydraulic modelling using HEC-RAS and other tools.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering

Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcView GIS

PCSWMM

Mike suite

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

HEC-RAS 1D

HEC-RAS 2D

Job description

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. We are now over 21,000 engineers, architects, scientists and planners across the world and experiencing substantial growth in North America. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Job Description

Intermediate Water Resources Engineer based in Hamilton supporting drainage design for infrastructure projects. The role operates within multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering hydraulic modeling and design services.

The position contributes to planning, design, and delivery phases for stormwater management, sanitary and water conveyance systems, and drainage infrastructure. Work includes regulatory submissions, municipal approvals, and coordination across engineering disciplines to meet municipal design standards and environmental requirements.

The ideal candidate brings 3–7 years of experience in water resources or municipal engineering, with demonstrated exposure to hydraulic modeling, stormwater system design, and technical documentation for development approvals. Experience working on land development or municipal servicing projects is essential to support end-to-end project execution.

Qualifications

Completion of a university degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering. A masters degree in Water Resources Engineering is an asset.

3 to 7 years of design experience on municipal servicing projects, or residential, commercial and industrial land development projects.

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligible to be licensed within one year.

Experience with HEC-RAS 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling for river, floodplain, stormwater, and/or water resources projects.

Working knowledge of various software for planning and design of water infrastructure facilities (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView GIS, PCSWMM, Mike suite, WaterCAD, SewerCAD) required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, time management and ability to think creatively.

Sound understanding of land development and municipal engineering fundamentals.

Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.

Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.