Senior Water Resources Engineer

Water Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior technical leader to deliver complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As part of the Mine Water & Environment - West team, you will advise clients, mentor engineers, and shape project outcomes from concept through construction.

This role requires a registered P.Eng., 12+ years in water resources consulting with mining exposure, and hands-on leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• P.Eng. registration in at least one Canadian province (multi‑province registration is an asset)
• Typically 12+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering, with strong mining exposure
• Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary mine water and surface water projects
• Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management, and surface water infrastructure design
• Experience engaging directly with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, MIKE, SWMM)

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mine water and surface water projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support
• Develop and review site‑wide mine water management strategies, including water balances and climate resilience considerations
• Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic assessments supporting mine operations, infrastructure, and closure planning
• Design and oversee surface water conveyance and control infrastructure such as channels, culverts, diversions, spillways, and ponds
• Integrate mine infrastructure, tailings, and water management systems into cohesive, defensible solutions
• Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional (QP) where applicable
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical standards, best practices, and safety culture across the team

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical judgment

Client engagement

Regulatory engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. registration (Canada)

Tools

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

MIKE

SWMM

Job description

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

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
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.
We are WSP

#GlobalMining

The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

Step into a senior technical leadership role delivering complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As part of our Mine Water & Environment - West team, you will play a critical role in shaping project outcomes, advising clients, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the continued growth of WSP’s mining water practice.

This opportunity is suited to highly experienced water resources professionals, with the final scope and title aligned to your experience, technical authority, leadership influence, and market impact.

Locations: Flexible across Alberta and British Columbia.

Your Impact

• Lead complex mine water and surface water projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support
• Develop and review site‑wide mine water management strategies, including water balances and climate resilience considerations
• Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic assessments supporting mine operations, infrastructure, and closure planning
• Design and oversee surface water conveyance and control infrastructure such as channels, culverts, diversions, spillways, and ponds
• Integrate mine infrastructure, tailings, and water management systems into cohesive, defensible solutions
• Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional (QP) where applicable
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical standards, best practices, and safety culture across the team

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in at least one Canadian province (multi‑province registration is an asset)
• Typically 12+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering, with strong mining exposure
• Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary mine water and surface water projects
• Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management, and surface water infrastructure design
• Experience engaging directly with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, MIKE, SWMM or similar)
• Strong technical judgement, mentoring capability, and collaborative leadership mindset

Why Choose WSP?

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

Compensation:

Lead Professional
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

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

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $177,000 - $234,400
MB & ON: $161,500 - $222,300
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $159,900 - $212,300

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 Shape the Future?

Join WSP and help advance sustainable, resilient mine water solutions across Western Canada.

Job Info

• Job Identification 85379
• Posting Date 04/21/2026, 09:10 PM

About Us

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 professional services 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.
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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 .
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 .