Senior Professional, Water Resources Engineering

WSP Global Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Southern Ontario Mine Water Team. You will guide junior consultants and support senior engineers with water-related solutions on multidisciplinary projects locally, regionally, and internationally.

You will apply hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS/PCSWMM), design hydraulic structures, and contribute to mine water management, flood mitigation, and river engineering while mentoring others and growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of water resources consulting experience with Ontario P.Eng designation or pursuing the designation.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM) and hydraulic design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and GIS; GoldSim experience is an asset.
• Experience in mine water management and stream flow monitoring is an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Proficient with MS Office; strong writing and communication; multilingual skills are assets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams on highly complex work and develop your skills with senior engineers.
• Work with senior engineers to provide technical services related to mine water resources engineering.
• Apply knowledge to hydrologic assessments, water balances, dam breach analysis, flood mitigation, river engineering, hydraulic infrastructure analysis, options assessments, hydraulic and streamflow evaluations, and the design of water diversions and control structures.
• Provide technical solutions and designs, manage projects and teams, mentor others, contribute to knowledge sharing, and support multidisciplinary projects locally, regionally, and internationally.
• Help lead multidisciplinary teams that collaborate across Canada and globally.
• Develop your technical expertise and career through substantial growth opportunities, a flexible work schedule, and committed senior mentorship.
• Contribute across the full scope of water-related work.

Skills

Hydrologic modelling

Hydraulic modelling

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

Water balances

AutoCAD

GIS

GoldSim

Stream flow monitoring

Mine water management

Driver's licence

MS Office

English fluency

French/Spanish asset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GoldSim

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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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 .

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The Opportunity

Explore Limitless Possibilities

As part of WSP, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates.

We’re looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Southern Ontario Mine Water Team, located in our Mississauga, ON office. You will provide guidance to junior consultants and support senior consultants with water-related technical solutions and designs, while contributing to multidisciplinary projects locally, regionally, and internationally.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams that offer highly complex work, a chance to challenge yourself and what you’ve learned so far, and an opportunity to push your skills to the next level with some of the best in the industry.

• Work with senior engineers to provide technical services related to mine water resources engineering.

• Apply your knowledge and contribute to hydrologic assessments, water balances, dam breach analysis, flood mitigation, river engineering, hydraulic infrastructure analysis, options assessments, hydraulic and streamflow evaluations, and the design of water diversions and control structures.

• Provide technical solutions and designs, manage projects and teams, mentor others, contribute to knowledge sharing, and support multidisciplinary projects locally, regionally, and internationally.

• Help lead multidisciplinary teams that collaborate across Canada and globally.

• Develop your technical expertise and career through substantial growth opportunities, a flexible work schedule, and committed senior mentorship.

• Contribute across the full scope of water-related work. If it involves water, you will be part of it.

• Consider a reduced work week if this better suits the balance you’re seeking in your life.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education, in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in water resources consulting projects, with a valid professional designation in Ontario or active pursuit of the designation.

• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM, as well as hydraulic structure design for channels, culverts, weirs, and spillways.

• Experience using AutoCAD and GIS mapping software, preparing water balances, and working with GoldSim; GoldSim experience is an asset.

• Experience conducting stream flow monitoring or installation programs and knowledge of mine water management are assets.

• An unrestricted full Class G Driver’s Licence, or equivalent, valid in the province of Ontario, a clean Driver’s Abstract, and access to a vehicle.

• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products, along with excellent technical writing and communication skills. Fluency in other languages, such as French and Spanish, is an asset.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, learn new systems and skills independently, and experience what it’s like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally as part of a growing and thriving team.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we 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

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your water resources expertise to projects that address complex mine water challenges across Canada and around the world. Join a collaborative team where you can expand your technical skills, guide developing professionals, and help deliver practical water-related solutions.

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 engineering, science and infrastructure solutions 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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .