Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Water Resources Engineer to join our dynamic Water Resources team. This role involves the design, analysis, and reporting of stormwater management systems with a focus on subdivision development projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, be capable of mentoring junior team members, and effectively coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead stormwater strategy direction for all projects and provide sound engineering solutions
- Preparation and final review of stormwater management sections of design reports (FSR, MESP, due diligence, detailed design, etc)
- Monitor and manage project deliverables including critical path analysis to ensure deadlines are met
- Monitor and manage water resources staff and workload to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met
- Oversee coordination with internal team members and other project professionals (environmental, fluvial, Geotech, etc)
- Provide mentorship, leadership and guidance to junior staff, including competing annual performance reviews
- Make inquiries, gather project specific design information (reports, drawings, etc), and extract specific stormwater management information relevant to the project
- Prepare project stormwater modelling including model set up, initial run and design iterations; provide feedback to junior water resources team members on modelling works and define next steps for modelling




- Prepare and/or review stormwater management quantity and quality controls including outlet structure sizing; prepare/review design of water balance, volume control and phosphorus budget control features
- Review design comments, and provide final review of comment responses

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on Water Resources.
- Licensed Qualified Engineer specializing in water resources and stormwater management design with advanced knowledge and experience in subdivision design
- Minimum five (5) years in water resources engineering and minimum two (2) years in stormwater management design for subdivisions and site plan development
- Minimum two (2) years experience in a management role supporting junior staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills:

- Strong stormwater modelling skills with proficiency in HECRAS and PCSWMM
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledgeable in design of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, roads, lot grading, earthworks and stormwater management
- Familiar with design standards and municipal criteria
- Self-motivated, independent and driven

What we offer:

- a supportive place to work
- competitive salary based on experience
- a flexible 36-hour work week
- dental/medical benefits plan
- wellness spending account
- remote work flexibility
- opportunities to grow based on merit not years of service
- annual career review

📌 Senior Water Resources Engineer (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering
📍 Greater Toronto Area