Senior Water Resources Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Water Resources Engineer
Full-Time/Permanent
Locations: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $145k - $200k year

About the Opportunity

Our client is a progressive, full-service consulting firm operating across Canada with a growing reputation in environmental, natural resource, and infrastructure services. They are currently expanding their Geo-Hydro group and are seeking a seasoned Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their team, working on hydrotechnical and dam‐related initiatives nationwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support dam-safety reviews and assessments for a variety of projects.
• Carry out hydrologic and hydraulic analyses (e.g., watershed modelling, flood plain mapping, flow simulation).
• Design and review civil and hydraulic infrastructure: weirs, culverts, channels, erosion protection, detention/storage ponds.
• Oversee projects from initial proposal stage through to detailed design and construction completion.
• Produce engineering documentation: technical reports, design drawings, memos.
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies and other key stakeholders to facilitate project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior professionals within the Geo-Hydro team.
• Conduct field work, site investigations and inspections as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering (Master’s is an asset).
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in water resources, hydrotechnical or dam engineering.
• Registered (or eligible) as a Professional Engineer (e.g., P.Eng.) in British Columbia (or equivalent).
• Strong competence in hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-7, SWMM, FLO-2D, HYFRANS).
• Demonstrated project management experience, juggling multiple deliverables and adhering to schedules.
• Technical proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication ability.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills.
• A collaborative approach, able to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5 or equivalent) and clean driving record.

• Familiarity with dam-safety guidelines, bulletins and provincial regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with environmental permitting, legislation and regulatory processes.
• Track record of business development or client relationship management.
• Experience taking engineering projects fully through to construction phase.

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing consultancy where your contributions support resilient communities and sustainable infrastructure.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage, group retirement plan with matching, paid vacation and sick leave, personal days, and professional membership reimbursement.
• Access to mentorship and ongoing professional development.
• A welcoming, collaborative culture with team events and strong commitment to staff success.