Water Resources Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Toronto, ON

81d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRealis provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction, and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision. AtkinsRealis is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world. AtkinsRealis is seeking qualified and experienced personnel in the Toronto Office to carry out Water Resources studies for Roads, Bridges and Municipal Engineering group. Your role Support both simple and complex studies, modeling, and design tasks on a broad range of water resources infrastructure projects, conceptual design, preliminary and detailed design, construction, and operational support. Contribute to projects including master drainage plans, floodplain mapping, highway drainage design, erosion assessments, drainage/SWM infrastructure planning, and stormwater retrofit flood studies. Collaborate effectively with intermediate and senior engineers, hydrologic/hydraulic modelers, and project leads to ensure project goals are met and priorities are clearly defined. Assist in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling of stormwater runoff and floodplains, including the design and assessment of SWM controls, flood mitigation strategies, culverts, storm sewers, road/highway drainage systems, and low impact development (LID) features. Participate in multidisciplinary projects across water, transportation, environmental, and community development sectors. Conduct field investigations to verify existing SWM infrastructure and surface drainage patterns. Analyze, interpret, and present modeling results in technical reports, design briefs, and presentations. Support the preparation of stormwater master plans, design briefs, and related technical documentation. Contribute to the development of conceptual and detailed design drawings using CAD software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university, ideally with a specialization in Water Resources or Environmental sub-discipline.
• Registration as an Engineering Intern (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligibility to register in Canada.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in water resources engineering.
• Solid understanding of water resource engineering principles, hydrology, and hydraulics.
• Strong commitment to client satisfaction and producing high-quality deliverables.
• Familiarity with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools such as PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D.
• Basic experience in data analysis, visualization of modeling results, and effective communication of technical findings.
• Exposure to floodplain analysis and erosion protection methods.
• Strong technical writing skills (e.g., reports, proposals).

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of natural channel design and fluvial geomorphology.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s stormwater management guidelines and regulations; experience with linear infrastructure design is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support both simple and complex studies, modeling, and design tasks on a broad range of water resources infrastructure projects, conceptual design, preliminary and detailed design, construction, and operational support.
• Contribute to projects including master drainage plans, floodplain mapping, highway drainage design, erosion assessments, drainage/SWM infrastructure planning, and stormwater retrofit flood studies.
• Collaborate effectively with intermediate and senior engineers, hydrologic/hydraulic modelers, and project leads to ensure project goals are met and priorities are clearly defined.
• Assist in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling of stormwater runoff and floodplains, including the design and assessment of SWM controls, flood mitigation strategies, culverts, storm sewers, road/highway drainage systems, and low impact development (LID) features.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects across water, transportation, environmental, and community development sectors.
• Conduct field investigations to verify existing SWM infrastructure and surface drainage patterns.
• Analyze, interpret, and present modeling results in technical reports, design briefs, and presentations.
• Support the preparation of stormwater master plans, design briefs, and related technical documentation.
• Contribute to the development of conceptual and detailed design drawings using CAD software.

Benefits

• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

What This Job Offers

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