Senior Water Resources Engineer, Land Development

Egis in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Referral bonus eligible

Job summary

Egis in Canada is looking for an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer based in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will lead hydraulic modeling and the design of municipal servicing and water infrastructure projects. We seek candidates with 8+ years of experience, strong knowledge of municipal engineering standards, and proficiency in key industry software.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, be proficient in hydraulic modeling, and possess strong project coordination skills. Join our team to shape the future of infrastructure!

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in municipal servicing, land development, or water infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with PEO (Ontario) and in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of municipal engineering standards and approvals processes in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic modeling design and review for municipal water, stormwater, and wastewater systems.
• Deliver engineering design and planning for land development and civil infrastructure projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Municipal servicing design

Regulatory coordination

Technical reporting

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcView GIS

PCSWMM

MIKE Suite

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

Job description

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we’re looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

Job Description

The Senior Water Resources Engineer position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is responsible for the planning, analysis, and delivery of water resources engineering and hydraulic modeling solutions for municipal infrastructure, land development, and urban development projects. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support the successful delivery of projects across the region.

The role includes planning, design, and execution of municipal servicing and water infrastructure projects spanning subdivisions, mixed-use developments, stormwater systems, and water/wastewater conveyance networks. Work covers full project lifecycles from concept design through construction and post-construction acceptance, with a strong interface with municipal approvals and regulatory submissions.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in water resources engineering, with demonstrated leadership in hydraulic modeling, municipal servicing design, and regulatory coordination across Alberta-based projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic modeling design and review for municipal water, stormwater, and wastewater systems using industry-standard software.
• Deliver engineering design and planning for land development, municipal servicing, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, technologists, and subconsultants.
• Act as technical authority on stormwater management, water conveyance, and municipal servicing systems.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and regulatory submissions for municipal approvals.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement with developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Integrate sustainable design practices, including Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure solutions.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Conduct quality control and design review to ensure compliance, constructability, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory frameworks and industry standards, advising project teams on compliance requirements.
• Promote market presence and client relationships through industry engagement and networking activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in municipal servicing, land development, or water infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with PEO (Ontario) and in good standing.
• Proven experience in hydraulic modeling and design of water, stormwater, and wastewater systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView GIS, PCSWMM, MIKE Suite, WaterCAD, SewerCAD.
• Strong knowledge of municipal engineering standards and approvals processes in Alberta.
• Demonstrated capability in technical reporting, design review, and regulatory submissions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a registered and insured vehicle.

Assets

• Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering.
• Experience with automation tools such as Dynamo or Python.
• Exposure to Alberta-based land development projects and municipal clients.
• Bilingual capability (English/French).
• Experience with sustainable infrastructure design or climate resilience initiatives.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.