Senior Water Resources Engineer

Imagine a career where your expertise shapes a sustainable future

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical input for delivery of water resource management projects for both public and private sector clients.
• Undertake and lead hydrologic and hydraulic modelling assignments for urban infrastructure systems including analysis of surface drainage, storm sewer networks, dual drainage systems, sanitary sewer networks, bridges, culverts, erosion and scour protection.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and analysis tasks using PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, Visual OTTHYMO, HEC‑RAS and HEC‑HMS.
• Provide technical input for complex or unique assignments and support multi‑disciplinary projects or programs.
• Direct, coordinate and supervise water resources related activities of engineering and design groups from a technical and functional standpoint.
• Coordinate with cross‑disciplines to identify and incorporate relevant data such as hydrologic and hydraulic parameters, system connectivity, discharge points, project constraints, and implementation considerations.
• Interpret simulation results to assess capacity, identify system deficiencies and evaluate improvement alternatives.
• Apply monitored and statistical data to models to simulate return‑period and continuous scenarios, and to calibrate and validate results.
• Provide project engineering and technical expertise, calculations, and design input to various stormwater management and drainage systems.
• Lead conceptual and detailed design of drainage and/or stormwater management infrastructure.
• Undertake studies, assessments, modelling, preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, specifications, and input to contract documents.
• Manage project planning, technical evaluations, studies, preliminary design, final design and services during construction.
• Study evaluations include the analysis of alternatives, methods of implementation and cost analyses.
• Fulfill project plans in accordance with established scopes of work, budgets and schedules to execute high quality projects.
• Develop new or novel concepts and approaches and recommend major design changes.
• Contribute to the career development of more junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.

Business Development

• Contribute to business development activities including preparation of project proposals and presentations.
• Engage with clients to identify potential opportunities and strategic priorities.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in drainage design.
• Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
• Mentor junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil or environmental engineering or an applicable technical degree.
• Eligible to hold a valid licence from the relevant provincial Professional Engineering Association.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a consulting environment on water resources engineering projects.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Proficiency with water resources tools, such as Visual OTTHYMO, PCSWMM and HEC‑RAS.
• Strong understanding of municipal and provincial drainage design standards.
• Excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• A self‑motivated individual looking for advancement opportunities.
• Excellent initiative and attention to detail.

Experience

• Mandatory experience in a range of water resources related projects, including urban drainage systems, hydrotechnical engineering and stormwater management.
• Experience with analysis, infrastructure design and construction administration.
• Proficiency with PCSWMM (1D & 2D), HEC‑RAS/HMS, InfoWorks ICM and related computer models considered an asset.
• Experience in water resources and civil engineering projects in Ontario.
• Excellent communication, report writing, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
• Business development and proposal preparation and submission management.

Compensation

$100,000 - $140,000 depending on education, experience, skills, internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by law.

Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan – Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options.
• Learning and development opportunities – coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and internal learning programs.
• Focus on innovation – encouragement of forward‑looking solutions.
• Employee and Family Assistance program – online resources to support well‑being.
• Goodlife Fitness corporate membership – reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness subsidy – can be used for gym membership, home fitness equipment, yoga or dance classes.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Dillon is committed to employment equity with an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. Accommodations are available during the interview process. Applicants are invited to request accommodations if needed.