Water Resource Project Engineer
Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models and prepare detailed drainage designs for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to obtain project approvals and provide technical support during construction.
- Hybrid
- Markham, ON
- Posted Jul 16, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Company Description Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. Job Description The Water Resources Project Engineer is a mid-level engineering role based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within a growing drainage and stormwater management team. This position operates in a hybrid work model, with a minimum of three (3) days in office and collaboration across municipal, transportation, transit, rail, airport, and land development projects. The role involves hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management planning, and detailed drainage design aligned with Ontario regulatory frameworks. Responsibilities span concept development through detailed design, approvals, and construction support, including coordination with municipalities, conservation authorities, and regulatory agencies. The position suits a professional engineer with 5+ years of experience in water resources engineering, particularly in stormwater systems, watershed analysis, and infrastructure drainage design within comparable regulatory environments. Your responsibilities will include: Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for municipal, highway, transit, rail, airport, and land development projects. Prepare stormwater management strategies and detailed drainage designs in accordance with municipal, provincial, and regulatory requirements. Prepare technical reports, design briefs, engineering memoranda, and supporting documentation. Lead and coordinate drainage engineering activities within multidisciplinary project teams. Complete field investigations, condition assessments, and technical evaluations to support design development. Coordinate with clients, municipalities, conservation authorities, and regulatory agencies to obtain project approvals. Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to contractor inquiries, reviewing shop drawings, resolving technical issues, and participating in site inspections when required. Mentor and provide technical guidance to Engineers in Training (EITs) and junior staff. Conduct technical peer reviews and quality assurance reviews of drainage and stormwater management designs. Support proposal preparation, business development initiatives, and client relationship management. Contribute to the continued growth and technical excellence of the Egis Water Resources team. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline (Water Resources focus). Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or equivalent certification. Minimum 5+ years of experience in stormwater management and water resources engineering. Demonstrated experience with hydrotechnical design and stormwater management systems, including Low Impact Development (LID). Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools: GeoHEC-RAS, Visual OTTHYMO, StormCAD, HY-8, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS. Working knowledge of design software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InRoads. Experience in watershed studies, floodplain mapping, and drainage system analysis. Knowledge of Ontario regulatory frameworks including MECP, MTO, MNRF, and CHBDC standards. Strong technical writing skills for preparation of reports and regulatory documentation. Experience coordinating with stakeholders and supporting regulatory submission processes. Assets Experience in fluvial geomorphology and river engineering. Exposure to large-scale transportation or municipal infrastructure projects. Experience supporting construction administration and site inspections. French language proficiency. Additional Information We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application. At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process. Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Business Line: Transportation Type of contract: Permanent contract Service Line: Inter - Urban Transport Region: Americas Job Family: Technical Engineering Compensation: CAD 90000 - CAD 120000 - yearly
What you’ll do
Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models and prepare detailed drainage designs for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to obtain project approvals and provide technical support during construction.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in water resources engineering and proficiency in modeling tools like HEC-RAS and Visual OTTHYMO.
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Hydrologic Modeling
- Hydraulic Modeling
- Stormwater Management
- Drainage Design
- Low Impact Development
- Technical Writing
- Project Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Field Investigations
- Peer Review
- Client Relationship Management
- Construction Support
- Report Writing
- Site Inspection
- Design Software
- Regulatory Documents
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Hydraulic Analysis
- Fluvial Geomorphology
- OpenRoads (Civil Design Software)
- Technical Issues
- Project Engineering
- Technical Engineering
- HEC-HMS (Hydrologic Modeling System)
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Hydrologic Analysis
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Planning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Engineering Design Process
- Engineering Support
- Environmental Engineering
- French Language
- HEC-RAS
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Hydrology
- Innovation
- Systems Analysis
- Land Development
- Memos
- Quality Assurance
- Shop Drawing
- StormCAD
- Water Resources
- Coordinating
- Investigation
Job areas
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Transportation
- Construction
- Consulting
- Water Resources Project Engineer
- Building Engineer
- Civil Engineers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 3 days per week
