Intermediate Municipal Hydraulic Design Engineer

Job Title: Intermediate Municipal Hydraulic Design Engineer
Department: Municipal
Job Location: Mississauga, Regina, Vancouver, Winnipeg
Req Id: 689
Posting Start Date: 11/3/26
Job DescriptionKGS Group is seeking an
Intermediate Municipal Hydraulic Design Engineer
to join our well-established and expanding Urban Hydraulics team in either of our Winnipeg, Regina, Vancouver, or Mississauga offices. The successful candidate will support and contribute to municipal and urban hydraulics projects involving wastewater, stormwater, and land drainage systems through modelling, analysis, and design.
About UsWe are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The RoleThe
Urban Hydraulic/Municipal Design Engineer
will complete hydraulic modelling and design projects and provide effective solutions for multi-disciplinary projects. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth including but not limited to completing studies and design work, managing multi-disciplinary projects, client interaction and business development, and much more!
The primary focus of this role is hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, modelling, and design. As experience grows, the successful candidate will have opportunities to take on project management, client relationship management, business development, and staff mentoring responsibilities.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, modelling, and design of urban and rural wastewater and land drainage/storm sewer systems. Specific experience in modelling sewer networks, open channels, culverts, ditches, ponds, pumps, forcemains, and hydraulic structures is required.
Key Responsibilities
Performs analysis and design with limited supervision or independently
Hydrologic analyses for development design flows
Hydraulic analysis, modelling, and design of sanitary and land drainage sewer systems
Design of hydraulic structures, water conveyance, pump stations/forcemains, and storage systems
Preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications
Preparation of bid/proposal packages
Preparation and delivery of technical presentations to clients, project teams, and stakeholders
Collaborate with the project teams and other disciplines within KGS Group
Assist in maintaining strong client relationships
Assist with or progressively assume responsibility for managing small water resources projects from proposal stage through completion
Support the development and training of junior staff, as appropriate
About You
Located in Winnipeg, MB, Regina, SK, Vancouver, BC, or Mississauga, ON (or nearby)
Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in civil engineering with a specialization in fields relating to hydrology, hydraulics, or water resources engineering from a recognized university (Master’s degrees are an asset)
Minimum of 4 years of relevant water resources and/or municipal engineering experience
Demonstrated project management skills (i.E. tracking budgets and meeting schedules) would be an asset
Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong working technical knowledge of and experience in water resources/municipal engineering
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic studies and designs, specifically including stormwater and/or wastewater analysis, as well as hydraulic conveyance, structures, and storage components
Experience working with numerical modelling programs such as InfoWorks ICM, PC-SWMM, XPSWMM, AutoCAD/Civil3D, QGIS/ArcMap, etc.
Experience with computer programing skills will be considered an asset
Organizational skills, ability to manage time and resources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in French verbal and written communication skills would be an asset
Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of multidisciplinary teams
Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, BC, or Ontario, as well as other Canadian provinces as applicable
You have a valid driver’s license and are willing to travel to job sites outside of the city as required
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy. For Ontario and BC Only: the salary range for this role is between $90,000 to $125,000 annually.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
KGS Group may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the recruitment process. All AI-generated output is reviewed by qualified hiring professionals. We are committed to an inclusive and fair hiring process.
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