Description
We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Mine Water & Environment – West team. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping project outcomes, advising clients, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the continued growth of WSP's mining water practice.
Your Impact
- Lead complex mine water and surface water projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support.
- Develop and review site-wide mine water management strategies, including water balances and climate resilience considerations.
- Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic assessments supporting mine operations, infrastructure, and closure planning.
- Design and oversee surface water conveyance and control infrastructure such as channels, culverts, diversions, spillways, and ponds.
- Integrate mine infrastructure, tailings, and water management systems into cohesive, defensible solutions.
- Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional (QP) where applicable.
- Build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Mentor engineers and strengthen technical standards, best practices, and safety culture across the team.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in at least one Canadian province (multi-province registration is an asset).
- Typically 10+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering, with strong mining exposure.
- Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary mine water and surface water projects.
- Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management, and surface water infrastructure design.
- Experience engaging directly with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor.
- Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GoldSim or similar).
- Strong technical judgement, mentoring capability, and collaborative leadership mindset.
Compensation
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 - $195,400
- MB & ON: $134,600 - $184,600
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 - $176,900