Senior Water Resource Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join a growing engineering and environmental consulting team in Toronto. This role will provide technical leadership, project delivery, and mentorship across a range of municipal, infrastructure, and land development projects.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality water resources solutions and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead and deliver water resources and hydrotechnical projects from concept through detailed design.
• Manage projects related to:
• Stormwater management
• Floodplain and flood risk studies
• Watershed and subwatershed planning
• Hydraulic and hydrologic modelling
• Low Impact Development (LID) design
• Climate change resilience and infrastructure adaptation
• Prepare and review technical reports, design briefs, and regulatory submissions.
• Act as Engineer of Record on select projects.

Modelling & Analysis

• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modelling using tools such as:
• PCSWMM / SWMM
• HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS
• InfoWorks ICM
• Visual OTTHYMO
• Perform floodplain mapping, drainage design, and erosion assessments.

Client & Regulatory Engagement

• Liaise with municipalities, conservation authorities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support development approvals and environmental permitting.
• Participate in proposals, business development, and client relationship management.

Team Leadership

• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
• Provide QA/QC and technical oversight.
• Support growth of the water resources team.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario (PEO).
• Typically 8–15+ years of consulting or municipal experience.
• Strong experience with Ontario regulatory frameworks and development approvals.
• Proven project management and client-facing experience.

Preferred / Assets

• Master's degree in Water Resources, Hydrology, or related discipline.
• Experience with conservation authority approvals and municipal standards.
• Proposal writing and business development experience.
• Leadership or team management experience.

Why Join

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Flexible/hybrid work model
• Strong pipeline of infrastructure and land development projects
• Clear pathway to technical leadership or management