Water Resources Designer

WSP in Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Water Resources Designer to help shape resilient Ottawa-region communities. You will apply hydrologic and hydraulic expertise to deliver innovative water management solutions across land development and municipal projects, working from concept through construction with a team of engineers and CAD designers.

You will contribute to technical reports, design calculations, and client communications, advancing your professional growth as part of a leading global advisory firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering required; Ontario P.Eng. or EIT track preferred.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, design, and reporting is expected.
• Proficiency in industry software: HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/PCSWMM/HydroCAD/HY-8/AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, and stormwater assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver water resources solutions.
• Prepare technical calculations, reports, and stormwater management plans.
• Support field investigations, data collection, and construction activities.
• Engage with clients and project stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Hydrologic & hydraulic modelling

Drainage design

Stormwater management

Technical reporting

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

P.Eng. licensed in Ontario or EIT candidate

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

PCSWMM

HydroCAD

HY-8

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

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.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Help shape resilient communities and sustainable infrastructure across the Ottawa region. As a Water Resources Designer, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of land development and municipal engineering projects, applying hydrologic and hydraulic expertise to deliver innovative water management solutions. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll support projects from concept through construction while building technical expertise and advancing your professional growth.

Your Impact

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, and stormwater management assessments that support sustainable community development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative water resources solutions for municipal and land development projects.
• Prepare technical calculations, reports, stormwater management plans, drainage studies, and engineering memoranda that drive informed project decisions.
• Partner with CAD designers to develop grading, drainage, and civil engineering designs from concept through detailed construction.
• Support field investigations, data collection, engineering analysis, and construction activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders while contributing to high-quality technical outcomes and strong client relationships.
• Apply critical thinking and sound engineering judgement to solve complex water resources challenges.
• Contribute to project success by supporting delivery within established scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 0 to 5 years of experience in water resources engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, stormwater management, and engineering design support.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) actively pursuing professional registration.
• Proficiency with industry software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, HydroCAD, HY-8, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, and stormwater management design principles.
• Experience preparing technical reports, design calculations, and engineering documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering, hydrological, climate, and geospatial data using tools such as ArcGIS Pro and Civil 3D.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills combined with a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Civil 3D grading tools to support hydraulic structure and drainage design.
• Experience with frequency storm analyses and probable maximum precipitation assessments.
• Experience completing hydraulic analyses and design for channels, culverts, bridges, flood mapping, and flow measurement systems.
• Familiarity with stormwater regulations, permitting requirements, and design standards at municipal, provincial, or federal levels.
• Working knowledge of PCSWMM, including model setup, scenario analysis, and results interpretation.
• Master's Degree in Engineering with a specialization in Hydrology, Hydraulics or a related discipline.

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

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 – $102,500

MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

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 a team where your ideas, technical expertise, and ambition help create lasting positive impacts for communities and the environment. If you're excited to build your career while contributing to meaningful projects that improve the way people live, work, and connect, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Join us.

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 .