Senior Water Resource Engineer

About the role

Egis is expanding its engineering team in Canada and is looking for a Senior Water Resource Engineer in Toronto. The role covers hydrotechnical modelling, storm water management design, floodplain and dam safety analysis, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review preliminary and detail designs of storm water management facilities, floodplain analysis, and culvert and bridge hydraulic analysis.
• Carry out hydrotechnical modelling for urban and rural runoff management, stream morphology, flood control, floodplain delineation, and sedimentation and erosion analysis.
• Prepare Dam Breach Analyses and Dam Safety Reviews.
• Conduct fieldwork and investigations, and prepare technical reports on the results of modelling and hydraulic analysis.
• Liaise with clients, government and regulatory bodies, and meet with MTO, municipal and private clients.
• Assist in proposal submissions and cost estimates.
• Mentor, guide and quality control junior engineers and technical staff, and help secure projects for the water resources team.
• Work on watershed and sub-watershed analysis, watercourse hydraulic analysis, stream restoration and streambank stabilization, and work toward RAQs certification.

Required profile

• University degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on Water Resources.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 10+ years of design experience on storm water management and water resources projects in Ontario.
• Experience with watershed studies, floodplain mapping and erosion control, and knowledge of MECP, MTO, MNRF and CHBDC regulations.
• Fluvial geomorphology experience is an asset; French is an asset.

Required skills

• Modelling software: GeoHEC-RAS, Visual Studio, StormCAD, HY-8, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS.
• AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or InRoads.
• Excel and database tools.
• Project management and mentorship skills.