Water Resources Engineering Lead

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Technical Water Resources Engineer to join their Surface Water team. This role requires over 20 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and mine water management. The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and engage in complex water-related initiatives across Canada and internationally. Attractive pay and flexible work options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for technical development

Qualifications

• More than 20 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering and consulting.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to strategic planning of water-related projects.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Mine water management

Technical delivery

Mentoring

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer designation in Ontario

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Visual OTTHYMO

PCSWMM

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcMap

ArcGIS

Job description

The Opportunity

The Opportunity: WSP is looking for a Senior Technical Water Resources Engineer with more than two decades of experience to join our Surface Water team. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with advanced expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mine water management, and the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects. The successful candidate will take a lead role in technical execution, provide mentorship to junior staff, and contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of complex water-related initiatives across Canada and internationally.

As part of WSP, you will be connected to a vast network of technical resources and subject matter experts, with opportunities to collaborate on impactful projects alongside diverse and talented teams. Based in our Mississauga, ON office, you will support the Surface Water Team by guiding junior consultants, contributing to technical solutions and design development, and engaging in projects at the local, regional, and global levels.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

A day in the life

• You'll work with interdisciplinary project teams that offer highly complex work, a chance to challenge yourself and what you've learned so far and an opportunity push your skills to the next level with some of the best in the industry.
• You'll work with senior engineers to provide technical services related to water resources engineering including mine water.
• You use your knowledge and contribute to the following: water balance studies, hydrodynamic and water quality modeling, hydrologic assessments, dam breach analysis, flood plain mappingand mitigation, river engineering, hydraulic infrastructure analysis, options assessments, hydraulic and streamflow evaluations, baseline and impact assessments,and design of water diversions and control structures.
• You will provide technical solutions and designs, manage projects and teams, mentor and contribute to knowledge sharing and will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects both locally, regionally and internationally.
• You will help lead multi-disciplinary teams that collaborate across Canada and globally.
• You will enjoy substantial opportunities for technical development and career growth, a flexible work schedule, and committed senior mentorship.
• If it involves water, you will be part of it!

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new systems and skills independently.
• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; advanced degrees are considered an asset
• Professional Engineer designation in Ontario
• More than 20 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering and consulting
• Proven leadership in technical delivery, mentoring, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams
• Extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Visual OTTHYMO, and PCSWMM
• Proficiency in 2D/3D hydrodynamic and water quality modeling, including CORMIX and MIKE 3
• Strong background in surface water baseline and impact assessments, permitting, and regulatory approvals
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement surface water quantity and quality monitoring programs
• Expertise in stormwater management systems and hydraulic structure design, including channels, culverts, weirs, spillways, dams, bridge crossings, and ponds
• Experience preparing water balances and using GoldSim for probabilistic modeling
• Skilled in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS platforms such as ArcMap and ArcGIS
• Familiarity with mine water management and surface water–groundwater interaction modeling
• Experience conducting streamflow monitoring and installation programs
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with a track record of preparing high-quality deliverables for permits and environmental assessments
• Valid Class G Driver’s License in Ontario, with a clean driving record and access to a vehicle
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and adapt to evolving project needs
• Fluency in French or Spanish is considered an asset
• Self-motivated with a strong aptitude for learning new systems and tools independently
• Passion for contributing to meaningful environmental projects and being part of a globally recognized consulting firm.