Job DescriptionThe Opportunity - Build the Future with UsBuild the future with us at the heart of Québec's mining industry.
WSP Mining and Metals is seeking a
Senior Water Resources Engineer to act as a technical leader within our team dedicated to surface mine water management. In this role, you will join multidisciplinary specialists focused on site safety, climate resilience, risk management, and regulatory compliance for some of the largest mining clients in Québec and beyond.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to:
- Be recognized as a technical authority in water management;
- Have real influence on analysis and design decisions;
- Contribute to complex mining projects, from concept through closure.
Your ImpactTechnical expertise and leadership- Act as a technical authority in hydrology, hydraulics, and mining hydrotechnics.
- Define, oversee, and review hydrological studies, water balances, and dam breach analyses.
- Design and evaluate hydraulic structures such as ditches, channels, basins, culverts, spillways, floodways, pumping stations, and more.
Risk management and the mining life cycle- Assess surface water risks, including flooding, capacity exceedance, erosion, and extreme flood management.
- Integrate surface water management into decisions related to:
- Mine operations planning;
- Development of mining infrastructure;
- Operational management and expansions;
- Site closure and reclamation.
- Support climate change adaptation strategies.
Collaboration and influence- Work closely with our specialized teams in tailings management, geotechnics, environment, and infrastructure.
- Coach and mentor intermediate and junior water management engineers.
- Contribute to the evolution of internal technical practices.
- Participate, depending on interest, in business development, project leadership, and/or people management.
The Skills That Set You Apart- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline;
- Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);
- Significant experience in surface water management, ideally in a mining context;
- Demonstrated ability to exercise senior technical judgment and influence decision-making;
- Fluency in French; functional English required;
- Proficiency with hydrology and hydraulics software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GoldSim, PCSWMM, FLO-2D).
CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$122,900 - $162,800MB & ON:
$111,000 - $147,400NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:
$111,000 - $147,400Disclosure:The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Leave Your Mark with WSPIf you are driven by purpose and motivated by impact, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and take the next step toward shaping a better future - starting with this project and growing wherever your ambitions lead.
