Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

SSA Recruitment; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Water Resources Designer/Engineer in Canada’s Durham Region. This role involves stormwater management design, creating hydrologic and hydraulic models, and collaborating on various land development projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and proficiency in tools like Visual OTTHYMO and HEC-RAS. This is a great opportunity for passionate individuals who enjoy tackling complex challenges in sustainable water management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing stormwater management systems for subdivisions or site plans.
• Proficiency in Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of stormwater management design.
• Building detailed hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Preparing design briefs and reports.
• Collaborating with project managers and municipal reviewers.

Skills

Stormwater management design

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Visual OTTHYMO

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Overview

Looking to put your modelling skills to the test on meaningful projects across Ontario? Here’s your chance to join a growing team that’s shaping how communities manage water sustainably, from concept to construction.

We’re looking for a Water Resources Designer / Engineer who’s passionate about creating practical, forward-thinking stormwater solutions for land development and municipal infrastructure projects. Someone who can turn data and models into real-world impact.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll take ownership of stormwater management design — building detailed hydrologic and hydraulic models, preparing design briefs and reports, and collaborating closely with project managers, municipal reviewers, and drafting teams. You’ll see your designs come to life across subdivisions, site plans, and reconstruction projects.

Qualifications

You’ll need :

• Around 5+ years of experience designing stormwater management systems for subdivisions or site plans.
• Proficiency in Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM
• A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology (P.Eng. or C.E.T. is an asset).
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges, working on diverse projects, and using modelling to make smarter, more resilient designs — this is a great opportunity to take that next step.