Description
As a Senior Water Resources Engineer at WSP, you will shape resilient water systems and help communities and clients make informed decisions in a changing environment.
You will lead water resources assignments spanning water balances, hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, floodplain mapping, dam-breach analysis, river engineering, and mine-water applications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing technical solutions and designs for water diversions, control structures, stormwater systems, channels, culverts, weirs, and spillways.
- Applying hydrodynamic and water-quality modelling to baseline studies, impact assessments, options evaluations, and permitting deliverables.
- Managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver clear, practical outcomes for clients locally, regionally, and internationally.
- Guiding junior consultants, sharing technical knowledge, and contributing to a collaborative culture of learning and quality.
- Partnering with senior engineers and specialists across Canada and globally to solve complex surface-water challenges.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent education; a master’s degree or higher is an asset.
- Eight or more years of demonstrated water resources consulting experience, including hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic, or water-quality modelling.
- A valid professional engineering designation in Ontario, or active progress toward designation.
- Experience preparing surface-water baseline and impact assessments, permit and approval deliverables, and water-management designs.
- Hands-on proficiency with relevant tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, CORMIX, MIKE 3, AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office; GoldSim experience is an asset.
Benefits:
- Proudly Canadian – WSP is 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.
- Flexible work, real balance – WSP recognizes the importance of balance in life and encourages prioritizing balance.
Compensation:
- $95,000 - $130,800 per year (MB & ON)