Water Resources Engineer

What is the role?

As a Water Resources Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of civil infrastructure projects, applying your technical expertise to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions. Working collaboratively with Project Managers, senior technical staff, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to projects across the transportation, transit, municipal, land development, and water resources sectors.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing engineering designs, technical analyses, and project deliverables, while supporting project coordination, client engagement, and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle. You will also provide technical guidance to junior team members, contribute to proposal development, and help ensure projects are delivered in accordance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, schedules, and budgets.

This role offers the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise, strengthen your project management skills, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Why join LEA?

LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a 72‑year history. We provide multidisciplinary engineering services across Transportation, Civil, Structures, Construction Administration, Electrical and Infrastructure Systems, and Environmental Management.

In the Civil Division at LEA, we specialize in the preliminary and detailed design of civil services for land development, transit, municipal, drainage and hydrology, water resources, and provincial roads. Our expertise has contributed to numerous landmark projects across these sectors.

At LEA, we are committed to producing high-quality, client-focused engineering solutions while supporting the professional growth and self-realization of our people. As an employee-owned company, every team member contributes directly to LEA's continued success and growth.

We're confident that by joining LEA, you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canada's Top Employer for Young People for 2025 & 2026, highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
• Recruits high-performing, motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
• Is an Employee-owned company, and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total rewards package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.
• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Cultivates team companionship and collaboration, offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company, including sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
• Is an organization that is committed to achieving our Environmental, Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned company, with continuous growth and expansion, taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

Engineering & Technical Design

• Prepare engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and technical reports for a variety of civil infrastructure projects, including stormwater management, functional servicing, municipal watermain and sewer systems, site grading and servicing, drainage, roadways, utilities, and transit infrastructure projects.
• Conduct servicing studies and environmental assessments, including hydraulic modelling, condition assessments, sewer capacity analysis, construction support, and life cycle project costing.
• Perform and support hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, stormwater management analysis, drainage studies, flood assessments, and water resources design solutions.
• Review and seal engineering drawings and reports, where authorized and applicable, in accordance with professional engineering requirements.

Project Management & Project Coordination

• Support the development of project schedules, specifications, fee estimates, and work plans, and monitor project progress to support delivery of project objectives within scope, schedule, and budget for internal multidisciplinary teams and sub-consultants.
• Coordinate with the design team and sector leads, Project Managers, clients, and approval agencies on day-to-day project management activities.
• Liaise with internal departments and sub-consultants to coordinate technical aspects of projects, working closely with Sector Managers and Project Leads.
• Identify project risks, issues, and potential schedule impacts, and escalate concerns to support timely resolution.
• Support the maintenance of positive client relationships by responding to inquiries, coordinating deliverables, and addressing project-related concerns.
• Support the preparation and administration of project documentation, including proposals, change requests, and scope modifications.

Construction Support

• Provide construction support, including site reviews, responding to technical inquiries, reviewing shop drawings, and supporting contract administration activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent LEA as a consulting engineer in meetings with clients, stakeholders, approval agencies, and project partners.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals, including scope definition, effort estimates, technical input, and review of submissions.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure quality control and quality assurance measures are followed throughout the project.
• Comply with health and safety policies and support a culture of safety by proactively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards to protect the well-being of team members.

Professional Development

• Continuously grow professional skills and knowledge through training sessions, seminars, workshops, and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on the latest trends, software, and technology.
• Support additional assignments and initiatives within the Civil Division as required.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 4–6 years of relevant consulting experience in water resources, municipal, transportation, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligible for registration through interprovincial mobility.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engineering design and technical studies related to stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, municipal servicing, drainage, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, clients, approval agencies, and sub-consultants throughout various phases of project delivery.
• Experience supporting project planning, scheduling, fee estimates, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard engineering software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoWorks, Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and related design and modelling tools.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, design standards, and applicable municipal, provincial, and regulatory requirements related to civil infrastructure and water resources projects.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions and exercise sound engineering judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Total Rewards at LEA

At LEA, we offer a total rewards package designed to support your financial well-being, health, and work-life balance, along with unique opportunities for shareholding and long-term share value growth.

• Annual Salary Range: $80,000 – $105,000. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.
• Discretionary Profit Sharing: LEA offers opportunities to receive a bonus payment from the profit-sharing program.
• Shareholding: Unique opportunity to become a shareholder in the firm, have a voice in governance, and benefit from long-term share value growth.
• Group Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage including prescription drugs, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, critical illness, wellness account, travel coverage, and virtual health services.
• Retirement & Savings Plans: RRSP with employer matching and TFSA options for tax-free growth.
• Personal Days: 7 days of flexible paid time off that can be used as needed, including for personal matters or vacation.
• Hybrid & Flexible Work Model: LEA operates in a hybrid environment with flex hours to ensure flexibility, safety, and well-being. Periodic attendance at our Markham/Toronto office is expected for in-person learning and collaboration.
• Social Club: LEA has a unique, employee-co-funded social club with an annual budget of approximately $50,000 to host social events and activities that bring employees together. Many events welcome guests, with the social club covering part or all of the guest costs.

Type of Position:

Full-Time Permanent

The work arrangement:

LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility, safety, and the well-being of everyone.

LEA's Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:

LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer, with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, newcomers, neurodiverse individuals, persons with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, refugees, veterans, and women.

We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences, without regard to factors such as age, colour, conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted, disability, family status, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics, marital/family status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Accessibility:

LEA is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment or interview process, please contact [email protected]. We remain committed to ensuring that accommodations are available and supported throughout employment.

AI Disclosure:

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process for this position.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy with openings in multiple locations.

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