Experienced Water Resources Engineer (Vancouver)

Experienced Water Resources Engineer (Vancouver)

13 Aug
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WSP USA
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Vancouver

13 Aug

WSP USA

Vancouver

**What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.**
With us, you can.

You want
**Purpose.

Growth.

Opportunity.**
People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.
**We are Visioneers.

We are WSP**
**The Opportunity**
**Build the Future with Us -**
In this Experienced Water Resources Engineer role, you will contribute to meaningful projects shaping water systems and supporting resilient communities across British Columbia and the Yukon.

From watershed modelling to complex hydraulic analysis, you’ll contribute to solutions that help protect ecosystems, infrastructure, and people.

You’ll join a collaborative team of resources engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists and environmental scientists from across Canada where your expertise will help deliver solutions for natural hazards, climate resilience and water security to support communities and infrastructure.
**Your Impact**
**Develop**
hydrotechnical designs that support safe, climate-resilient infrastructure across Western Canada.
**Prepare**
high‑quality proposals, technical reports, design briefs, and client presentations that support business development and project wins.
**Manage**
multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate engineering, permitting, construction, and financial deliverables from concept to completion.
**Act**
as a primary liaison with clients, stakeholders, approval authorities, and regulatory bodies.
**Contribute**
tothe expansion of water resources engineering services in the region by identifying, pursuing, and executing major project opportunities.
**Mentor** , empower, and support junior professionals as they grow in their careers.
**Support**
a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across our project teams.
**The Skills That Set You Apart**
Undergraduate degree in
**civil or environmental engineering, with a focus on hydrology, open channel hydraulics and related disciplines**
Minimum
**5+ years of hydrotechnical engineering experience**
in a consulting environment, including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
**Qualified registration**
in the province/territory of practice,



or eligibility to obtain registration in BC within six months
Demonstrated
**technical proficiency**
in hydrotechnical engineering with a commitment to ongoing development
Proven experience as a
**project manager in a client-facing role**
Strong ability to
**write proposals and technical reports**
Strong knowledge of
**hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, water management/balance analysis, flood risk assessments and mapping**
Experienced in
**developing erosion/scour protection and flood mitigation designs for construction**
Demonstrated commitment to
**Health & Safety and inclusive workplace practices**
Excellent
**communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills**
with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
Proven success in
**business development and client relationship management**
**Why Choose WSP?**
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Limitless opportunities start here.

Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.

Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.#WeAreWSP
**Compensation**
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
**$89,800 to $118,900**
MB & ON:
**$81,900 to $112,800**
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:
**$81,800 to $107,700**
**Disclosure:**
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.





The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
**Ready to Shape the Future?**
Join us in delivering impactful projects, advancing water resource solutions, and helping build stronger, more resilient communities across Canada.

At
**WSP** , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next.

We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals.

We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At
**WSP** , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future.

Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work.

We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.
_Please Note:_
_Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.

Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) ._
_Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits)._
_WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process._
_WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Only the candidates selected will be contacted._
_WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) ._

📌 Experienced Water Resources Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 WSP USA
📍 Vancouver

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