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Project Engineer, Urban and Riverine Systems

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

$85,000–$135,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Project Engineer will support urban and riverine projects by performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, infrastructure planning, and system optimization. They will also provide technical guidance to junior staff and assist in the preparation of reports, drawings, and permit applications.

Job details

Your difference is the difference Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels. Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you. RVA is looking for a Project Engineer to join our Urban and Riverine Systems team in our Toronto office. The successful candidate will support a variety of projects, including stormwater management, flood control, watershed modeling, and infrastructure design. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineers, planners, and clients. Duties: * Assist in the design and development of stormwater, drainage, and flood management systems * Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for water resources projects * Perform infrastructure planning and assessment studies, including Municipal Class EA, Master Plans, Basement flooding, capacity analysis, and system optimization. * Analyze storm and sanitary system performance and identify practical solutions and strategies for system optimization and improvement. * Provide technical guidance to junior staff in performing their tasks. * Support proposal development, including write-up, project schedule, and fee estimation. * Prepare technical drawings, reports, and specifications using CAD and GIS software * Conduct site assessments, data collection, and analysis to support design recommendations * Work with project managers and engineers to ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations * Support the preparation of permit applications and environmental documentation * Assist in cost estimation and construction documentation Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in a consulting environment supporting linear infrastructure projects * Work experience with Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and SWMM * Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools * Experience with flow monitoring and rainfall data analysis * Knowledge of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) * Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills * Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field, from an accredited post-secondary institution * Registered as a Professional Engineers with PEO. Your better starts here We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other. * Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses * Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage * A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs * Top-up plans for new and expecting parents * Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree * RVA Group Pension Plan with match * Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips * Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans) * Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is from $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs. Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations: At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential. At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. #LI-AS1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Mid

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a consulting environment supporting linear infrastructure projects and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Professional Engineer (PEO) registration and proficiency in software such as Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and SWMM are required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Performance-based bonuses • Health coverage • Paramedical coverage • Vision coverage • Dental coverage • Flexible vacation policy • Parental leave top-up • Firm-paid holidays • Pension plan with match • Global travel assist program • Employee and family assistance programs • Nutrition advice • Caregiver support • Employee discounts • Telecommuting options