Senior Water Resources Engineer
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
The salary range for this role is between $130,000-$160,000 annually. · Full-time
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- The salary range for this role is between $130,000-$160,000 annually.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in water resources engineering with demonstrated project management skills (i.e., tracking budgets and meeting schedules)
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Title: Senior Water Resources Engineer
Department: Water Resources
Job Location: Mississauga
Req Id: 646
Posting Start Date: 10/6/26
Job Description
About Us
We 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 Role
We are looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Water Resources Department in our Mississauga office. In this role you will be working alongside industry leaders that have played a significant part in many of the major water resources developments in Canada. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth including but not limited to managing a focused team of engineers, along with oversight for multi-disciplinary projects, client interaction, business development and much more!
Your Key Responsibilities
This job posting is for a current vacancy. The salary range for this role is between $130,000-$160,000 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.
The KGS Group Mississauga office offers a hybrid work structure for eligible employees. The option to work from home or from the office is based on the demands of specific tasks.
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.
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.
Department: Water Resources
Job Location: Mississauga
Req Id: 646
Posting Start Date: 10/6/26
Job Description
About Us
We 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 Role
We are looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Water Resources Department in our Mississauga office. In this role you will be working alongside industry leaders that have played a significant part in many of the major water resources developments in Canada. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth including but not limited to managing a focused team of engineers, along with oversight for multi-disciplinary projects, client interaction, business development and much more!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Project Management
- Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modelling
- Design of hydraulic structures, water conveyance and storage systems
- Preparation of technical reports, drawings and specifications
- Preparation of bid/proposal packages
- Preparation and delivery of professional presentations
- Collaborate with the project teams and other disciplines within KGS Group
- Helping to maintain strong relationships with clients
- Manage water resources projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including establishment of budgets and maintaining client relationships
- Pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing clients
- Managing and mentoring junior staff
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in civil engineering with a specialization in water resources engineering from a recognized university (Master’s degree is an asset)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in water resources engineering with demonstrated project management skills (i.e., tracking budgets and meeting schedules)
- Previous consulting experience
- Project management experience and accreditation is an asset
- Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills
- Strong proficiency in Windows Microsoft Office
- Strong working technical knowledge of and experience in water resources engineering
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic studies and designs. Including numerical modelling and analysis with industry standard software
- Experience in numerical modelling and programing are assets
- Organizational skills, ability to manage time and resources
- Willing and able to work extended hours, when needed, to meet deadlines
- Excellent oral & written English language skills, competency in a French, both spoken and written is 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 Ontario, as well as other Canadian provinces.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to job sites outside of the city, travel to various outdoor sites and durations at the sites will be determined by project needs
This job posting is for a current vacancy. The salary range for this role is between $130,000-$160,000 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.
The KGS Group Mississauga office offers a hybrid work structure for eligible employees. The option to work from home or from the office is based on the demands of specific tasks.
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage water resources projects from proposal through completion, including budgets, schedules, client relationships, and business development. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and designs, prepare technical deliverables and presentations, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor junior staff.
Requirements
Requires a civil engineering bachelor's degree specializing in water resources, at least 10 years of relevant experience, consulting experience, and demonstrated project management and hydrologic/hydraulic study and design capabilities. Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, hold a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel to project sites; a master's degree, project management accreditation, programming, and French proficiency are assets.
Skills
- Project Management
- Hydrologic Analysis
- Hydraulic Analysis
- Hydrologic And Hydraulic Modeling
- Hydraulic Structure Design
- Water Conveyance And Storage System Design
- Technical Report Preparation
- Drawing And Specification Preparation
- Proposal Preparation
- Business Development
- Staff Mentoring
- Numerical Modeling
- Problem Solving
- Budget And Schedule Management
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Total Compensation Package
- Benefits Package
- Hybrid Work Structure
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- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
Keywords
- Water Resources Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Project Management
- Hydrology
- Hydraulics
- Hydrologic Modeling
- Hydraulic Modeling
- Numerical Modeling
- Hydraulic Structures
- Water Conveyance Systems
- Water Storage Systems
- Technical Reports
- Engineering Drawings
- Specifications
- Bid Packages
- Proposal Packages
- Client Relationships
- Business Development
- Budget Management
- Schedule Management
- Multidisciplinary Projects
- Staff Mentoring
- Microsoft Office
- Professional Engineer
- Ontario
- Consulting Engineering
- Programming