Senior Water Resources Engineer

CBCL Limited•Halifax, NS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Senior Water Resources Engineer! At CBCL, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative leader in engineering and environmental consulting. We’re driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for excellence – qualities that enable us to deliver exceptional solutions for our clients. If you’re ready to take on meaningful challenges and make an impact, we’d love to have you join our team! Our Water Resources & Climate Change Department has an opportunity for a Senior Water Resources/Stormwater Engineer to bring their expertise and vision to our company. This position has the flexibility to be based in any of our offices including Halifax or Sydney, NS; Moncton, Fredericton, or Saint John, NB; St. John’s, NL; Charlottetown, PE; or Ottawa, ON, allowing you to choose the location that best suits your lifestyle. In this pivotal role, you’ll develop solutions to tackle critical water resources and stormwater management challenges. Whether you’re conducting flood and erosion studies, sewer system analysis, or developing solutions to key stormwater management challenges, your work will contribute to creating sustainable and resilient communities—both here in Canada and globally. As our ideal candidate, you will be a results-driven professional with a solid technical foundation and a passion for delivering innovative water resource solutions. You excel working both independently and in a collaborative environment. You will be seen as a senior advisor, possesses strong technical skills, and are dedicated to mentoring and guiding junior teams, while remaining committed to your own professional growth and development. Here at CBCL, we understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees. That’s why this position offers flexible work hours and hybrid work options, allowing you to customize your schedule and work environment to meet both your professional and personal needs.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering (equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered);
10+ years of relevant experience in water resources or stormwater management;
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada;
Proven ability to lead projects (as a project manager or technical lead) and manage client relationships effectively in Atlantic Canada;
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools, such as PCSWMM, HEC, or equivalent software; and
A demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior team members while fostering a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Background in engineering consulting, particularly in water resource and stormwater management projects in Atlantic Canada is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Lead complex water resources and stormwater management projects involving flood studies, hydraulic structure assessment, design solutions, stormwater BMPs, and climate change assessments;
Provide advanced technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for urban infrastructure, transportation drainage systems, and floodplain mapping;
Develop innovative stormwater management strategies to mitigate flooding, protect the environment, and address climate resilience;
Prepare and oversee detailed project deliverables, including models/ designs, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents;
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements;
Foster client relationships by ensuring satisfaction, delivering project success, and maintaining trust as a senior advisor; and
Mentor and guide junior and intermediate team members, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth.

Benefits

A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
Maternity or Parental leave top-up
Health spending account
Wellness incentive
Membership dues reimbursement
Education and lifelong learning subsidization
Community volunteering incentive
Employee Family Assistance Program
Public transit subsidy
Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance, including hybrid options;
Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
Exposure to a variety of projects;
Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa;
Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills;