Senior Water Resource Engineer

Montrose Environmental Group; Guelph; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company is seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer based in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, you will lead projects and mentor junior engineers while engaging with clients to implement sustainable solutions. Applicants should possess a degree in engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, with a collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to environmental excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Flexible work hours

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of provincial and federal legislation.
• Experience with stormwater management planning and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategies and water resource projects.
• Mentor junior and intermediate team members.
• Manage the design and execution of water resource projects.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Knowledge of water resource legislation

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

Job description

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Senior Water Resource Engineer

Apply locations CAN-Ontario-Guelph CAN-Ontario-London CAN-ON-Oakville-Upper Middle Rd time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id R7023

Senior Water Resources Engineer

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future .

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Make an impact by leading business development strategies and water resource projects for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients throughout Ontario.
• To be part of a dynamic group of professionals and oversee and mentor junior and intermediate team members.
• Have the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from local offices and other Montrose regions and technical disciplines.
• Partner with existing and emerging clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academic institutions, and private industry, working toward implementing environmentally sustainable solutions for a broad range of projects.
• Join a well-respected environmental engineering consulting company with long-term professional and career growth opportunities.

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will join our Guelph, London or Oakville, Ontario office as part of our Eastern Surface Water Engineering team. In this role, the successful applicant will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of large and small-scale projects, mentor junior staff, engage with clients and stakeholders, and deliver excellent work in their area(s) of expertise.

The successful applicant will lead and support projects across various disciplines and markets within water resources, with a focus that aligns with their expertise. Depending on their skillset, responsibilities may include:

• Restoration and Geomorphology – manage the design and execution of stream, river, and wetland restoration projects; complete geomorphic and hydraulic analyses to evaluate channel erosion thresholds; and assist in erosion hazard assessment studies and risk assessment
• Infrastructure – provide project management and engineering support for hydraulic structures, bank protection, LID, master drainage plans, asset management, flood assessment and mitigation; complete asset management studies and inventories for municipal clients; provide guidance and senior support during construction projects
• Modelling – manage and direct hydrologic and hydraulic modelling projects for flood risk assessments, watershed planning, and infrastructure design; use industry standard water resource modelling software to carry our predictive analysis on watersheds, drainage systems, and channel hydraulics

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering
• Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer in Ontario
• 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering, specifically related to the assessment, design, permitting and construction of water resources projects
• Comprehensive understanding of provincial and federal legislation in relation to the water resource sector
• Experience with stormwater management planning and design concepts, flooding impact assessment methodology and municipal infrastructure design
• Knowledge and experience with HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and other hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software
• Ability to effectively manage projects and business development efforts of various sizes and complexity simultaneously
• Strong ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and written
• Possess a valid Class G driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a $134,000-$193,000 , starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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For more information, visit www.montrose-env.com and don’t forget to bookmark our Careers & Culture page .

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

About Us

Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees.

We’re growing rapidly—with a purpose. We’re bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon.

When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us.

You can help lead the way.

Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team!

Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace.

Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO here or view the EEO Posters . If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [e-mail] . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail] or call 949-988-3500. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.