Senior Hydraulic Modeler

RV Anderson Associates Limited

$120K — $170K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Registered or eligible for P.Eng. license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
  • 10-15 years of experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems modelling.
  • Experience leading large, complex hydraulic modelling projects.
  • Advanced skills in modelling software such as InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, InfoWater Pro, or WaterGEMS.
  • Strong project management aptitude in meeting schedules and budgets.
  • Excellent technical writing and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and calibration of hydraulic models for municipal systems.
  • Provide technical leadership in infrastructure projects like Municipal Class EA and Master Plans.
  • Serve as the main technical lead for hydraulic modelling assignments, ensuring quality and budget adherence.
  • Develop modelling strategies and provide engineering recommendations from model analyses.
  • Plan field tests for model calibration and validation.
  • Oversee QA/QC on modelling deliverables produced by junior staff.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate modellers to enhance their skills and career development.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients to foster repeat business opportunities.
  • Lead proposal development including project schedules and fee estimation.
  • Prepare technical reports and memorandums.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages with performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Flexible vacation policy tailored to personal responsibilities.
  • Top-up plans for maternity and paternity leave.
  • Firm-paid holidays and additional leave for family or personal commitments.
  • Pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Global Travel Assist Program for emergency medical protection.
  • Access to free employee support services and discounts on various products.
  • Options for flexible and remote working arrangements.
Full Job Description
RVA is looking for an experienced Senior Hydraulic Modeler to join its Urban and Riverine Systems team in their Toronto office.

Duties:

  • Lead planning, development, calibration, and application of hydraulic models for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
  • Provide technical leadership on complex municipal infrastructure projects, including Municipal Class EA, Master Plans, Basement flooding, capacity analysis, system optimization and Rehabilitation studies, and Climate change and resiliency assessments
  • Serve as the technical lead for hydraulic modelling assignments, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to project schedules, and allocated budget
  • Develop modelling strategies, establish technical approaches, and provide engineering recommendations based on model analyses
  • Lead field test planning for model calibration and validation
  • Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of hydraulic modelling deliverables prepared by junior staff
  • Mentor and train junior and intermediate modellers, supporting their technical and professional development
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for repeat business and new projects
  • Lead proposal development, including write-up, project schedule, and fee estimation.
  • Prepare technical memorandums/ reports.
  • Perform other engineering and modelling tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field, from an accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Registered or eligible to apply for a P.Eng. license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
  • 10-15 years of progressive experience in water, wastewater and/or stormwater systems modelling and analysis
  • Demonstrated experience leading large, complex hydraulic modelling and infrastructure planning projects
  • Advanced proficiency with InfoWorks ICM/ PCSWMM/ InfoWater Pro/ WaterGEMS.
  • Aptitude for meeting project schedules and budgets
  • Excellent skills in technical writing and report preparation
  • Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.

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 $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

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.

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