Water Resources Engineer

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead and manage civil and water resources engineering projects, including stormwater management, flood mitigation, municipal servicing, roadways, and stream rehabilitation. Prepare and review technical reports, oversee and mentor staff, and contribute to client relationships, proposals, budgets, and work plans.

Job details

Our client, a civil engineering consultancy in the GTA, is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Water Resources Engineer. This is a permanent, full-time position, paying between 90-150k based on experience, with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will have 4-10+ years’ local experience in the province of Ontario and must be highly familiar with floodplain hydraulics and hydrology. In this role, you will help lead the water resources component of a wide variety of projects. As a key member of the team and company, you will work together with staff and directly with clients on numerous active projects. You will work directly with corporate managers and owners and will have both technical and business development responsibilities. Projects may include:Watershed and sub watershed management studies Watershed hydrology and flood plain hydraulics and mapping Municipal Infrastructure, urban drainage, and stormwater management Stream corridor restoration, natural channel design, channel stabilization, and erosion control Fishways, fish passage barrier mitigation, and low head dam decommissioning Hydraulic analysis for the design of channels, bridges, culverts, weirs, sewers and fishways Public consultation and Environmental Assessments Environmental restoration and enhancement projects Show Us What You've Got This opportunity will require experience leading projects for a diverse portfolio including both public and private sector clients, oversight, and mentorship of junior and/or intermediate staff, depending on your capabilities. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of municipal engineering and water resources focused projects. The successful candidate will:Manage the design and execution of civil and water resources engineering projects including stormwater management, flood mitigation, water and wastewater servicing, roadways, stream and natural channel rehabilitation Prepare, review and support technical reports Have expert knowledge of industry-standard hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software packages Have extensive knowledge of local municipal, provincial and conservation authority policies and regulations, specifications and approvals process Preparation of proposals, budgets, and workplans Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligible for licensing In depth knowledge of PCSWMM, VO, HECRAS, GIS Please email your resume to Claire Stone at cstone@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 4–10+ years of local experience in Ontario, strong knowledge of floodplain hydrology and hydraulics, and familiarity with municipal, provincial, and conservation authority policies and approvals. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for Professional Engineer licensing in Ontario and have in-depth knowledge of PCSWMM, VO, HEC-RAS, and GIS.