Senior Water Resources Engineer

CBCL Limited

$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate Degree in Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in water resources or stormwater management
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada
  • Experience leading projects and managing client relationships in Atlantic Canada
  • Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools, such as PCSWMM or HEC
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex water resources and stormwater management projects
  • Provide advanced technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Develop innovative stormwater management strategies
  • Prepare and oversee detailed project deliverables
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality solutions
  • Foster client relationships as a senior advisor
  • Mentor and guide junior and intermediate team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance based on experience
  • Maternity or Parental leave top-up
  • Health spending account
  • Wellness incentive
  • Membership dues reimbursement
  • Education and lifelong learning subsidization
  • Community volunteering incentive
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Public transit subsidy
  • Flexible hours and locations including hybrid options
  • Access to diverse projects and collaboration opportunities
  • Support for personal skill development and project interests
  • Training in technical and leadership areas.
Full Job Description
Your key responsibilities:

  • Lead complex water resources and stormwater management projects involving flood studies, hydraulic structure assessment, design solutions, stormwater BMPs, and climate change assessments;
  • Provide advanced technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for urban infrastructure, transportation drainage systems, and floodplain mapping;
  • Develop innovative stormwater management strategies to mitigate flooding, protect the environment, and address climate resilience;
  • Prepare and oversee detailed project deliverables, including models/ designs, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents;
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements;
  • Foster client relationships by ensuring satisfaction, delivering project success, and maintaining trust as a senior advisor; and
  • Mentor and guide junior and intermediate team members, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth.


Your capabilities & credentials:

  • Undergraduate Degree in Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering (equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered);
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in water resources or stormwater management;
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada;
  • Proven ability to lead projects (as a project manager or technical lead) and manage client relationships effectively in Atlantic Canada;
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools, such as PCSWMM, HEC, or equivalent software; and
  • A demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior team members while fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Background in engineering consulting, particularly in water resource and stormwater management projects in Atlantic Canada is considered a strong asset.


You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

What we can offer you:

  • A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
    • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
    • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
    • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
  • Maternity or Parental leave top-up
  • Health spending account
  • Wellness incentive
  • Membership dues reimbursement
  • Education and lifelong learning subsidization
  • Community volunteering incentive
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Public transit subsidy


In addition to the above benefits, we offer:
  • Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance, including hybrid options;
  • Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
  • Exposure to a variety of projects;
  • Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
  • Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
  • Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
  • Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa;
  • Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills;


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