Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related field
Registered (or eligible within 6 months) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
15+ years of consulting or related experience
Proven track record in client relationship development and strategic growth
Deep technical expertise in complex water infrastructure projects
Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, MIKE)
Experience in flood mitigation, river engineering, and watershed studies
Knowledge of BC regulatory frameworks and hydrotechnical design practices
Responsibilities
Lead hydrotechnical design for climate-resilient infrastructure
Drive business growth through strategic planning and client relationships
Mentor and develop talent across all experience levels
Oversee watershed, hydrologic, and hydraulic modelling for decision-making
Provide senior technical guidance within multidisciplinary teams
Act as Project Director for risk, quality, and client management
Champion innovative tools and modelling approaches for sustainability
Collaborate across engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines
Benefits
Opportunity to shape impactful water systems and resilient communities
Leadership role with significant technical and strategic influence
Mentorship opportunities to grow talent within the team
Engagement in multidisciplinary projects for diverse solutions
Access to innovative tools and methodologies for project enhancement
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us - As a Principal Water Resources Engineer, you will bring technical leadership to impactful projects shaping water systems and resilient communities across British Columbia. This is a leadership role where your technical expertise and strategic insight will direct major projects and help protect ecosystems, infrastructure, and the people who rely on them.
Your Impact
Lead hydrotechnical design that support safe, climate-resilient infrastructure across Western Canada
Drive business growth through strategic planning, client relationships, and expanding project opportunities
Mentor and grow talent across all experience levels, strengthening team capability and succession
Oversee watershed, hydrologic, and hydraulic modelling that informs major municipal and provincial decisions
Provide senior technical guidance on water resources assessments within multidisciplinary project teams
Act as a Project Director overseeing project decisions related to risk, quality, safety and client management.
Champion innovative tools and modelling approaches to enhance sustainability and project outcomes
Collaborate across engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
The Skills That Set You Apart
Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, water resources or related discipline
Registered (or eligible within 6 months) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC
15+ years of experience in consulting or related experience
A strong record of client relationship development and strategic growth planning
Deep technical expertise demonstrated through delivery of complex water infrastructure projects
Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, MIKE, PCSWMM, GIS-based workflows)
Experience in flood mitigation, river engineering, drainage systems, or watershed studies
Knowledge of BC regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and hydrotechnical design practices
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $151,200 - $200,300 MB & ON: $137,900 - $187,900 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $136,500 - $181,300
Disclosure: 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, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
Ready to shape the future of water infrastructure and build more resilient communities? Join a team where your expertise drives meaningful impact. Apply today and take the next step in your career with WSP.
About WSP
WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
