Senior Water Resources Engineer

WSP; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 148,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Western Canada is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead mine water and surface water projects, from planning to construction support. You will advise clients, mentor engineers, and help grow WSP's mining water practice across Alberta and British Columbia.

The role requires a strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, and water infrastructure design, with a track record of senior technical leadership and regulator engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration in at least one Canadian province (multi-province registration is an asset).
• Typical 10+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering with mining exposure.
• Demonstrated leadership on complex mine water and surface water projects.
• Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management, and surface water infrastructure design.
• Experience with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GoldSim or similar.
• Strong technical judgement and mentoring capability.

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

P.Eng. registration

Mine water expertise

Hydrology & hydraulics

Team leadership

Client engagement

Hydraulic modelling tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

GoldSim

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

GoldSim

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

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.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us — This is your chance to be part of a team that's shaping the world's infrastructure, energy systems, and communities. In this role, you'll apply your skills to cutting-edge projects, making a real impact where it matters most.

Step into a senior technical leadership role delivering complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer within 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. The role offers flexible location options 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 10+ 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, HEC-HMS, GoldSim or similar).
• Strong technical judgement, mentoring capability, and collaborative leadership mindset.

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'll 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: $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.

Lead water solutions that shape mining's future

Bring your technical authority to complex mine water challenges and help create resilient, defensible solutions across Western Canada. Turn deep expertise into enduring impact.

Job Info

• Job Identification 96294
• Posting Date 09/29/2026, 09:35 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 .