Senior Water Resources Engineer

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 112,100 - 234,400; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Technical Leader to manage complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least 12 years of consulting experience in water resources engineering. Responsibilities include project leadership, client engagement, and mentoring engineers. Compensation varies by province, with a range of $112,100 to $234,400 depending on experience and role. WSP values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering.
• Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management.
• Strong technical judgement and collaborative leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine water and surface water projects from conceptual planning through detailed design.
• Develop site-wide mine water management strategies.
• Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Leadership

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Mine water management

Surface water infrastructure design

Client engagement

Technical judgement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration

Tools

HEC‑RAS

PCSWMM

MIKE

SWMM

Job description

Job Description

Step into a senior technical leadership role delivering complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As part of the 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.

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 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

Compensation

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

Principal Professional – AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400

Principal Professional – MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600

Principal Professional – NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

Senior Principal Professional – AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $177,000 – $234,400

Senior Principal Professional – MB & ON: $161,500 – $222,300

Senior Principal Professional – NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $159,900 – $212,300

Ready to Shape the Future

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

Equal Opportunity

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.