Senior Engineer, Water Resources

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Water Resources Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions to manage water resources effectively across various projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of municipal engineering projects.

Duties:

• Provide senior technical expertise for delivery of water resource management projects.
• Provide hydrological and hydraulic modelling and develop water resource management plans and designs for stormwater management and drainage systems.
• Conduct water, flood and erosion hazards assessments. Perform floodplain mapping and analysis to mitigate risks and develop strategies.
• Design and implement stormwater management systems to support master planning of linear infrastructure in the municipal areas.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to develop comprehensive water resource management strategies.
• Coordinate with government regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Mentor and coach project teams including supervision of junior engineers, planners, technologists, and designers.
• Participate in Business Development initiatives, proposal writing and client interacting.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of a University degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or Chemical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Must be a licensed Engineer within the province of Ontario
• 15 years of experience in water resources consulting projects.
• Proficiency in relevant software, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPANET, and AutoCAD.
• Experience and strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and water quality are required.
• Superior English communication skills both oral and written
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

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

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:  

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.