Job Description

Senior Water Resources Engineer 

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water resources engineering? We’re seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer who will drive the growth and success of our team while contributing to impactful projects. In this role, you’ll help steer business strategy, build client relationships, and guide the development of junior team members, all while tackling complex engineering challenges.

You’ll lead the way in designing stormwater management solutions, creating grading and drainage plans, performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and conducting water balance studies. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who thrives on solving problems and delivering excellence.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• You’re driven to achieve outstanding results.
• Your passion for engineering fuels your best work.
• You’re detail-oriented but always keep the broader vision in mind.
• You embrace innovation, sustainable design, and fresh approaches.
• You can balance creativity with meeting tight deadlines.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture client relationships, pursue new business opportunities, and secure projects.
• Define project scopes and provide fee proposals for existing clients.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers.
• Deliver high-quality engineering designs, including grading, site servicing, and stormwater management solutions.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using tools like HEC-RAS, MIDUSS, EPA SWMM, VISUAL OTTHYMO, and PCSWMM.
• Review and oversee submissions to regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to environmental monitoring program development and implementation.
• Conduct technical research and author detailed reports.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines for seamless project execution.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of reports, specifications, and engineering drawings by signing, sealing, and delivering final documents.
• Peer-review internal work as part of quality assurance.
• Prepare scopes of work, detailed proposals, and cost estimates.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and sub-consultants.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on water resources and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring and managing teams.
• Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and modeling software such as EPA SWMM, PCSWMM, MIDUSS, VISUAL OTTHYMO, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS.
• Familiarity with geomorphology and its application to design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Previous experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for client, team, and regulatory interactions.
• A thorough understanding of municipal standards, construction methods, and terminology.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.