Water Resources Designer

Aplin Martin • Oakville, ON

2d • CA$70,000 - CA$90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aplin Martin is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Water Resources Engineer (EIT) to join our growing Infrastructure Planning Group in Oakville. Working alongside experienced engineers and planners, the successful candidate will support a variety of municipal infrastructure, watershed, stormwater management, flood mitigation, and land development projects throughout Ontario. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an Engineer-in-Training to develop technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, municipal servicing studies, infrastructure master planning, stormwater management design, and low impact development (LID) practices while working within a multidisciplinary consulting environment. An ideal candidate would be an emerging engineer who is curious, analytical, and eager to learn. While experience with water resources modelling and design software is considered an asset, we place greater value on strong engineering fundamentals, critical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to approach complex problems with sound technical judgment. Aplin Martin is committed to providing mentorship and training to support the successful candidate's professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in water resources, municipal infrastructure, or consulting engineering.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, including hydrologic and hydraulic principles, stormwater management, and municipal infrastructure systems.
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical information and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting project deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and engineering approaches.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to software such as PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Visual OTTHYMO, EPA SWMM, ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar engineering and GIS applications is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform urban water, sanitary and drainage system modelling, including data management, model setup and calibration, and system assessment.
• Support the development of Infrastructure servicing plans for subdivisions, neighborhood and city-wide areas, stormwater management reports, drainage studies, floodplain assessments, and water balance analyses.
• Perform hydrological and hydraulic modelling and support the development of Water and Sewer Master Plans and Integrated Stormwater Management Plans, Municipal Class EA studies, and Municipal infrastructure servicing studies.
• Support the development and evaluation of Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure solutions.
• Provide technical analysis in support Civil engineering design associated with municipal water, sanitary sewer, drainage conveyance works and hydraulic structures.
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, presentations, figures, cost estimates, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineering, planning, environmental, transportation and survey groups.
• Assist with agency submissions and approvals involving municipalities, conservation authorities, and provincial agencies.
• Client communication and management; assistance with proposal preparation; coordination with subconsultants, regulatory agencies, project planning, budgeting, scheduling and other project management tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Education assistance program
• Monthly health & fitness allowance
• Group RRSP program & employer matching
• Flexible working arrangements
• Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization
• Fun social, team building events and professional development activities
• A culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level