Water Resources Engineering

Water Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental consultancy in Peel Region is seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer to lead diverse projects in water management, including hydrologic analysis and flood mitigation. Candidates should have 10-15 years of consulting experience and a degree in Water or Environmental Engineering. This role offers attractive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of minimum experience in water resources engineering consulting projects.
• Eligibility for professional engineering and/or geoscientist designation in Ontario.
• Strong leadership and capacity to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and service clients effectively.
• Collaborate with senior staff and mentor junior team members.
• Manage projects including technical delivery, budgeting, and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Water or Environmental Engineering

Graduate degree in surface water engineering

Degree in hydrology, geomorphology, or water quality

Job description

The Opportunity

The Water Resources Group (Earth & Environment Division in Ontario) is actively seeking Senior Water Resource Engineers and Scientists. We aim to expand our diverse water business in Southern Ontario by supporting a variety of challenging projects across multiple clients and sectors.

This role requires a candidate prepared to take on a leadership position within our team, with proven experience as a surface water engineer or scientist, including hydrologic analysis, flood mitigation, river engineering, hydraulic infrastructure analysis, and design.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and uphold a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports work-life balance, enabling you to prioritize your personal and professional lives.
• We are a proud Canadian success story, showcasing what Canada has to offer to the world.
• Contribute to enhancing the environment, infrastructure, and landscape across Canada.
• Enjoy outstanding career opportunities with our growth mindset and openness to new ideas.
• Be part of a collaborative culture with a team of genuinely good people doing important work.

We offer attractive compensation, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness programs, savings plans, and a clear future vision.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Develop, manage, and service clients effectively;
• Collaborate with senior staff and mentor junior team members;
• Manage projects, including technical delivery, budgeting, scheduling, and communication for multidisciplinary projects;
• Develop technical solutions for surface water projects such as erosion and scour protection, river engineering, stormwater management, and flood mitigation;
• Design surface water management infrastructure from feasibility through to detailed design, tender documentation, and field reviews;
• Lead surface water resources projects, including watershed management, impact assessments, natural channel design, flood mapping, and environmental compliance and permitting;
• Identify opportunities and prepare proposals;
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with industry standards;
• Perform other duties as required;
• Some travel may be necessary.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A degree in Water or Environmental Engineering or a related field (preferably with a graduate degree in surface water engineering), or a degree in hydrology, geomorphology, or water quality, with consulting experience in water resources engineering, hydraulic infrastructure assessment, flood mitigation, and related areas;
• Eligibility for professional engineering and/or geoscientist designation in Ontario;
• 10-15 years of minimum experience in water resources engineering consulting projects;
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills;
• High motivation, strategic planning abilities, and capacity to work independently while managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines and budgets;
• A commitment to technical excellence and proficiency in writing proposals and technical reports.

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