Water Resources Designer

WSP
Ottawa
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering0Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Quality and safety focus"]

Design water resources solutions for land development and municipal engineering projects across the Ottawa region. Apply hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, stormwater management assessments, and technical calculations to produce reports and engineering memoranda. Partner with multidisciplinary teams and CAD designers to develop grading and drainage designs, support field investigations and construction activities, and engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver within scope, schedule, and budget.

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Water Resources Designer

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Job Summary

Design water resources solutions for land development and municipal engineering projects across the Ottawa region. Apply hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, stormwater management assessments, and technical calculations to produce reports and engineering memoranda. Partner with multidisciplinary teams and CAD designers to develop grading and drainage designs, support field investigations and construction activities, and engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver within scope, schedule, and budget.
Location: Ottawa
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, and stormwater management assessments.
  • •Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver water resources solutions for municipal and land development projects.
  • •Prepare technical calculations, reports, stormwater management plans, drainage studies, and engineering memoranda.
  • •Partner with CAD designers to develop grading, drainage, and civil engineering designs from concept through construction.
  • •Support field investigations, data collection, engineering analysis, and construction activities, while engaging clients and stakeholders.

Key Requirements

  • •0 to 5 years of experience in water resources engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, and stormwater management.
  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • •Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) actively pursuing professional registration.
  • •Proficiency with industry software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, HydroCAD, HY-8, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • •Ability to interpret engineering, hydrological, climate, and geospatial data using tools such as ArcGIS Pro and Civil 3D.
Experience:0Water resources engineeringHydrologic and hydraulic modelingStormwater managementDrainage design
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; Environmental Engineering (or related discipline)
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detailQuality and safety focus
Licenses:P.Eng. (Ontario)
Certifications:Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Tech Stack:HEC-RASHEC-HMSPCSWMMHydroCADHY-8AutoCAD Civil 3DArcGIS ProCivil 3D

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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