Principal Hydrotechnical Engineer

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 133,200 - 195,400; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal Hydrotechnical Engineer in Canada to lead design and analysis of climate-resilient water infrastructure across Western Canada. You will deliver watershed, hydrologic, and hydraulic modelling to inform municipal and provincial decisions, and drive business development with clients and regulators.

Join a multidisciplinary team to mentor junior engineers and advance innovative modelling approaches, ensuring high-quality project delivery across diverse regulatory contexts

Qualifications

• A degree in civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, or a related discipline.
• Registered P.Eng. with EGBC or eligible within six months.
• 15+ years of hydro-technical or water resources engineering consulting experience.
• Strong experience delivering complex water infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (HEC-RAS, MIKE, PCSWMM).

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrotechnical design and analysis for complex, climate-resilient water infrastructure projects across Western Canada
• Deliver watershed, hydrologic, and hydraulic modelling that informs major municipal and provincial decisions
• Grow WSP’s presence through business development, strengthening client relationships, and expanding project opportunities
• Provide senior technical guidance on water resources assessments within multidisciplinary project teams
• Champion innovative tools and modelling approaches to enhance sustainability and project outcomes
• Collaborate across engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and partners while ensuring high-quality project delivery

Skills

Leadership

Hydrotechnical design

Team mentoring

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related discipline

P.Eng. with EGBC or eligible within six months

Tools

HEC-RAS

MIKE

PCSWMM

GIS workflows

Job description

Job Description

Build the Future With Us — As a Principal Hydrotechnical Engineer, you will bring technical leadership to impactful projects shaping water systems and resilient communities across British Columbia. From watershed modelling to complex hydraulic analysis, your expertise will help protect ecosystems, infrastructure, and the people who rely on them.

Your Impact

• Lead hydrotechnical design and analysis for complex, climate‑resilient water infrastructure projects across Western Canada
• Deliver watershed, hydrologic, and hydraulic modelling that informs major municipal and provincial decisions
• Grow WSP’s presence through business development, strengthening client relationships, and expanding project opportunities
• Provide senior technical guidance on water resources assessments within multidisciplinary project teams
• Champion innovative tools and modelling approaches to enhance sustainability and project outcomes
• Collaborate across engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and partners while ensuring high‑quality project delivery

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related discipline
• Registered as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or eligible within six months
• 15+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering consulting
• Strong technical expertise demonstrated through delivery of complex water infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC‑RAS, MIKE, PCSWMM, GIS-based workflows)
• Experience in flood mitigation, river engineering, drainage systems, or watershed studies
• Proven success in business development and client relationship management
• Knowledge of BC regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and hydrotechnical design practices

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

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.