Senior Water Resources Engineer

Job summary

Lead the design, analysis, and reporting of stormwater management systems for subdivision development projects. Manage project deliverables and provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior water resources staff.

Job details

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Water Resources Engineer to join our dynamic Water Resources team. This role involves the design, analysis, and reporting of stormwater management systems with a focus on subdivision development projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, be capable of mentoring junior team members, and effectively coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead stormwater strategy direction for all projects and provide sound engineering solutions Preparation and final review of stormwater management sections of design reports (FSR, MESP, due diligence, detailed design, etc) Monitor and manage project deliverables including critical path analysis to ensure deadlines are met Monitor and manage water resources staff and workload to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met Oversee coordination with internal team members and other project professionals (environmental, fluvial, Geotech, etc) Provide mentorship, leadership and guidance to junior staff, including competing annual performance reviews Make inquiries, gather project specific design information (reports, drawings, etc), and extract specific stormwater management information relevant to the project Prepare project stormwater modelling including model set up, initial run and design iterations; provide feedback to junior water resources team members on modelling works and define next steps for modelling Prepare and/or review stormwater management quantity and quality controls including outlet structure sizing; prepare/review design of water balance, volume control and phosphorus budget control features Review design comments, and provide final review of comment responses Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on Water Resources. Licensed Professional Engineer specializing in water resources and stormwater management design with advanced knowledge and experience in subdivision design Minimum five (5) years in water resources engineering and minimum two (2) years in stormwater management design for subdivisions and site plan development Minimum two (2) years experience in a management role supporting junior staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Skills: Strong stormwater modelling skills with proficiency in HECRAS and PCSWMM Strong customer service skills Strong organizational skills Knowledgeable in design of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, roads, lot grading, earthworks and stormwater management Familiar with design standards and municipal criteria Self-motivated, independent and driven What we offer: a supportive place to work competitive salary based on experience a flexible 36-hour work week dental/medical benefits plan wellness spending account remote work flexibility opportunities to grow based on merit not years of service annual career review

What you’ll do

Lead the design, analysis, and reporting of stormwater management systems for subdivision development projects. Manage project deliverables and provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior water resources staff.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering and a Professional Engineer license. Candidates must have at least five years of water resources experience, including two years in subdivision design and two years in a management role.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary • Dental/Medical Benefits Plan • Wellness Spending Account • Remote Work Flexibility • Career Growth Opportunities • Annual Career Review

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Stormwater Modelling
• HECRAS
• PCSWMM
• Subdivision Design
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Storm Sewer Design
• Sanitary Sewer Design
• Lot Grading
• Earthworks
• Water Balance Design
• Phosphorus Budget Control
• Technical Reporting
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Consulting