Water Resources Engineer

WSP USA; Colombia; Remote; COP 90,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Colombia. You will guide junior consultants and support senior engineers on water-related technical solutions, contributing to multi-disciplinary projects locally and internationally.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering, 5+ years of water resources consulting, and proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in water resources consulting projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and strong technical writing.
• Valid in‑province Ontario driver’s license is required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrologic and hydraulic solutions and designs.
• Lead and mentor junior consultants and collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Contribute to water balance studies, dam breach analyses, and flood mitigation planning.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary projects locally, regionally and internationally.
• Support senior consultants and manage project teams on water resources work.

Skills

Water resources

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

AutoCAD

GIS

Technical writing

Team mentorship

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

At WSP, we develop creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions for a future where society can thrive. Equipped with an intimate understanding of local intricacies, world-class talent and proactive leadership, we plan, design, manage and engineer long lasting and impactful solutions to uniquely complex problems.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 70,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

The Opportunity:

As part of the WSP, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates. We're looking for an Experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our Southern Ontario Mine Water Team, located in our Mississauga, ON office. You will provide guidance to junior consultants and support senior consultants to water-related technical solutions and designs and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects both locally, regionally, and internationally.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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.

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 mine water resources engineering.
• You use your knowledge and contribute to the following: hydrologic assessments, water balances, dam breach analysis, flood mitigation, river engineering, hydraulic infrastructure analysis, options assessments, hydraulic and streamflow evaluations, 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!

Please note: A reduced work week may be considered for this position if this better suits the balance you're seeking in your life!

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education) in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• This role requires a candidate with 5 or more years of demonstrated experience in water resources consulting projects.
• Valid professional designation in ON, or actively pursuing designation.
• An unrestricted full Class G Driver’s License (or equivalent) that is valid in the province of Ontario, a clean Driver’s Abstract and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM).
• Experience with hydraulic structure design – channels, culverts, weirs and spillways.
• Experience using AutoCAD and GIS mapping software.
• Experience preparing water balances; GoldSim experience is an asset.
• Experience conducting stream flow monitoring / installation programs is an asset.
• Knowledge of mine water management is an asset.
• Fluency in other languages, such as French and Spanish, is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• You have a strong ability to learn new systems and skills independently.
• You want to experience what it’s like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team!

Title: Water Resources Engineer

Location: Colombia

Requisition ID: 26001301