Senior Hydraulic Modeler

R.v.-Anderson-Associates-Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package with/

Performance-based bonuses

Health, paramedical, vision and dental

Flexible vacation policy

Pension plan with employer match

Holidays, breaks, and study leave

Global travel assist program

Remote-friendly work arrangements

Job summary

RVA is seeking an experienced Senior Hydraulic Modeler to join its Urban and Riverine Systems team in Toronto. This role focuses on leading hydraulic modelling initiatives for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, with emphasis on quality, schedules, and budgets.

You will provide technical direction, mentor staff, and cultivate strong client relationships to identify new opportunities and repeat business.

Qualifications

• . Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• . Registered or eligible to apply for a P.Eng. license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• . 10-15 years of progressive experience in water, wastewater and/or stormwater modelling.
• . Demonstrated experience leading large, complex hydraulic modelling and infrastructure planning projects.
• . Advanced proficiency with InfoWorks ICM/ PCSWMM/ InfoWater Pro/ WaterGEMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, calibration, and application of hydraulic models for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Provide technical leadership on complex municipal infrastructure projects, including Municipal Class EA, Master Plans, Basement flooding, capacity analysis, system optimization and rehabilitation studies.
• Serve as the technical lead for hydraulic modelling assignments, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to project schedules, and allocated budget.
• Develop modelling strategies, establish technical approaches, and provide engineering recommendations based on model analyses.
• Lead field test planning for model calibration and validation.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of hydraulic modelling deliverables prepared by junior staff.
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate modellers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for repeat business and new projects.
• Lead proposal development, including write-up, project schedule, and fee estimation.
• Prepare technical memorandums/reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical writing

Client relations

Budget management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PEO licensure eligibility

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

PCSWMM

InfoWater Pro

WaterGEMS

Job description

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

RVA is looking for an experienced Senior Hydraulic Modeler to join its Urban and Riverine Systems team in their Toronto office.

Duties

• Lead planning, development, calibration, and application of hydraulic models for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Provide technical leadership on complex municipal infrastructure projects, including Municipal Class EA, Master Plans, Basement flooding, capacity analysis, system optimization and Rehabilitation studies, and Climate change and resiliency assessments
• Serve as the technical lead for hydraulic modelling assignments, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to project schedules, and allocated budget
• Develop modelling strategies, establish technical approaches, and provide engineering recommendations based on model analyses
• Lead field test planning for model calibration and validation
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of hydraulic modelling deliverables prepared by junior staff
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate modellers, supporting their technical and professional development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for repeat business and new projects
• Lead proposal development, including write-up, project schedule, and fee estimation.
• Prepare technical memorandums/ reports.
• Perform other engineering and modelling tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field, from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Registered or eligible to apply for a P.Eng. license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in water, wastewater and/or stormwater systems modelling and analysis
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex hydraulic modelling and infrastructure planning projects
• Advanced proficiency with InfoWorks ICM/ PCSWMM/ InfoWater Pro/ WaterGEMS.
• Aptitude for meeting project schedules and budgets
• Excellent skills in technical writing and report preparation
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is from $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.