What is the role?

As the Manager of Stormwater Management & Hydraulics, you will lead and oversee all aspects of stormwater management and hydraulic modelling across a diverse range of projects, including land development, municipal infrastructure, and transit systems. You will be responsible for managing complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, guiding the design of stormwater infrastructure, and ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed regulatory standards and client expectations. In this leadership role, you will collaborate closely with internal multi-disciplinary teams, clients, approval agencies, and external stakeholders. You will provide technical direction, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in enhancing modelling practices, tools, and standards across the organization. From conceptual design to final delivery, you will help shape resilient and sustainable solutions that address both current and future water resource challenges.

Why join LEA?

LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of 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 work towards a common goal of self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. As an employee-owned company, every team member's collective efforts contribute directly to our long-standing success.

Were 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 Canadas Top Employer for Young People for 2025, 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 compensation 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 camaraderie 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 ourEnvironmental, 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 continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

Technical SWM/Hydraulic Modelling & Design

• Oversee stormwater and hydraulic modelling tasks, including analysis and design of stormwater management systems, municipal infrastructure (watermains, storm and sanitary sewers), capacity assessments, floodplain mapping, and support for flood risk and drainage studies.
• Lead the development of stormwater management plans in support of land development, transit, and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, and conservation authority guidelines.
• Lead and support Master Environmental Servicing Plans, Subwatershed Studies, and Floodplain Analysis projects.
• Coordinate stormwater design components with other disciplines, including grading, utilities, and transportation.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and hydraulic principles for open channel flow and closed conduits
• Manage the collection and validation of as-built drawings and modelling data from clients and authorities.
• Ability to analyze data from field investigations, topographic surveys, including LIDAR.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and sub-consultants to ensure coordinated and integrated project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve hydraulic modelling capabilities and workflow efficiency.

Project Coordination & Client Relations

• Act as LEAs representative in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and agencies such as Conservation Authorities, Municipalities, Transit Agencies, and private developers.
• Coordinate and manage sub-consultants for field investigations and monitoring programs.
• Assist project managers with day-to-day project management tasks and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with project managers to manage schedules, workloads, and deliverables.
• Gather and analyze background and utilities information to validate modelling data.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals related to hydraulic modelling for municipal, land development, and transit projects.

Other duties & responsibilities

• Maintain professional growth and development by attending seminars, workshops, and engaging in professional affiliations.
• Stay updated with the latest hydraulic modelling software, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the Civil Division as assigned.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.
• Relevant certifications in hydraulic modelling.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Hydraulic Modelling.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng. designation) with Professional Engineers Ontario is required.
• Strong hydrologic and hydraulic modelling skills and modelling tools: InfoWorks, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, Visual OTTHYMO, HY-8. (InfoWater and MIKE FLOOD are an asset).
• Strong project management skills that enables you to effectively manage resources, timelines and budgets.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to complete multiple project tasks and meet tight project deadlines when required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients, sub-consultants, and other departments.

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 actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, newcomers, 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.

Accessbility:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals, including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information, assistance or accommodation requests, please contact [email protected]. We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.

Apply and stay connected with LEA:

We appreciate your interest in joining LEA! If this role aligns with your experience, we would love to hear from you. While well only be reaching out to candidates selected for an interview, we encourage you to apply again when a suitable opportunity arises. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.