Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,811
Employers: 1,521

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $102,330Across 675 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $41.48Across 78 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $133,670Across 29 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%99 listings
Hybrid: 37%1,770 listings
On-site: 61%2,932 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (293), AtkinsRéalis (140), Egis Group (134).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Stantec

Water Resources Engineer

300-1331 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2C 3G4, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum of 2 years related work experience in water resources engineering and with local municipalities and regulators.
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Original job description

Your Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will use your technical abilities to lead and/or complete the surface water resources component(s) of a wide variety of projects in a dynamic design team setting. You will report directly to the Team Lead and will have both technical and business development responsibilities. Responsibilities include:

Undertake detailed studies, modelling and design tasks on a wide variety of water resources projects, from planning and conceptual design through preliminary / detailed design, implementation, and operational support.
Projects will include master drainage plans, floodplain delineation, highway drainage design, erosion studies, drainage infrastructure design, and stormwater retrofit flood studies.
Hydrologic / hydraulic modeling to support floodplain analysis and design of flood mitigation measures, assessment and design of culverts and storm sewer networks, design of low impact development practices, and preparation of drainage and SWM design briefs and master plans.
Coordinate with senior water resources engineers, hydrologic / hydraulic modellers, and project leaders to ensure that the projects’ needs are met, and priorities are understood.
Develop surface drainage and storm sewer hydrologic / hydraulic models to assess performance, investigate deficiencies and generate/evaluate feasible remedial solutions.
Undertake technical analysis, including developing new methods and techniques, to complete complex or unique water resources studies.
Mentorship of junior technical staff and review of work to ensure high degree of accuracy.
Undertake field investigations in support of drainage infrastructure assessments and designs.
Prepare technical memos and reports, proposals, and other documentation for clients, review agencies, and the public.
Communicate results / interpretations via technical reporting and presentations.

This position includes exposure to a variety of projects and sectors, so experience with different sectors and clients would be considered an asset. Career growth opportunities stemming from the position include the potential for a leadership role locally and/or corporately.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Sound understanding of water and environmental related principles and engineering concepts, including demonstrated experience in hydrology and hydraulics.
Experience on stormwater management planning and design projects in support of site development, structures (bridges/culverts), SWMF designs, and transportation projects.
Experience with floodplain analysis and erosion protection measures.
Familiarity with natural channel design and fluvial geomorphology.
Working knowledge of Ontario’s stormwater guidelines and regulations and familiarity with linear infrastructure design.
Proficient use of Rational Method and Manning's Equation and H/H software such as OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, HEC-2, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), Culvert Master and HY8 software. Experience with Infoworks and DHI Mike software packages would be considered an asset.
Exposure to developing/calibrating and interpreting hydraulic/hydrologic models.
Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD. Familiarity with MicroStation and Civil 3D considered an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on both small and large multi-disciplinary project teams.
Experience with complimentary skillsets would be considered assets (coding, river engineering, climate change, asset management, coastal engineering, etc.)
Experience supporting and/or preparing proposals.
Excellent presentation and technical report writing skills.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental engineering.
Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
Minimum of 2 years related work experience in water resources engineering and with local municipalities and regulators.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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Responsibilities

The candidate will lead and complete surface water resources projects, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, and floodplain analysis. They will also be responsible for business development, technical reporting, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental engineering and be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada. A minimum of 2 years of related work experience in water resources engineering is required.

Skills

Hydrology
Hydraulics
Stormwater management
Floodplain analysis
Erosion protection
Natural channel design
Fluvial geomorphology
OTTHYMO
PCSWMM
HEC-RAS
ArcGIS
AutoCAD
Technical reporting
Project management
Business development
Mentorship

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Short-term disability plan
Long-term disability plan
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Water Resources Engineering
Hydrology
Hydraulics
Stormwater Management
Floodplain Delineation
Drainage Infrastructure
HEC-RAS
PCSWMM
OTTHYMO
ArcGIS
AutoCAD
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Professional Engineer
Infrastructure Design
Fluvial Geomorphology
Technical Reporting
Business Development
Sustainable Growth
Climate Change
Culvert Design
Storm Sewer Networks
Low Impact Development
Field Investigation
Project Management

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