Principal Hydrotechnical Engineer
- BC, Canada
- British Columbia, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 15+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering consulting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us - As a Principal Hydrotechnical Engineer, you will bring technical leadership to impactful projects shaping water systems and resilient communities across British Columbia. From watershed modelling to complex hydraulic analysis, your expertise will help protect ecosystems, infrastructure, and the people who rely on them.
Your Impact
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
Ready to shape the future of water infrastructure and build more resilient communities? Join a team where your expertise drives meaningful impact. Apply today and take the next step in your career with WSP.
What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us - As a Principal Hydrotechnical Engineer, you will bring technical leadership to impactful projects shaping water systems and resilient communities across British Columbia. From watershed modelling to complex hydraulic analysis, your expertise will help protect ecosystems, infrastructure, and the people who rely on them.
Your Impact
- Lead hydrotechnical design and analysis for complex, climate‑resilient water infrastructure projects across Western Canada
- Deliver watershed, hydrologic, and hydraulic modelling that informs major municipal and provincial decisions
- Grow WSP’s presence through business development, strengthening client relationships, and expanding project opportunities
- Provide senior technical guidance on water resources assessments within multidisciplinary project teams
- Champion innovative tools and modelling approaches to enhance sustainability and project outcomes
- Collaborate across engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
- Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and partners while ensuring high‑quality project delivery
- Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related discipline
- Registered as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or eligible within six months
- 15+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering consulting
- Strong technical expertise demonstrated through delivery of complex water infrastructure projects
- Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC‑RAS, MIKE, PCSWMM, GIS-based workflows)
- Experience in flood mitigation, river engineering, drainage systems, or watershed studies
- Proven success in business development and client relationship management
- Knowledge of BC regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and hydrotechnical design practices
- We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
Ready to shape the future of water infrastructure and build more resilient communities? Join a team where your expertise drives meaningful impact. Apply today and take the next step in your career with WSP.
More about this job
Responsibilities
As a Principal Hydrotechnical Engineer, you will lead hydrotechnical design and analysis for climate-resilient water infrastructure projects. You will also mentor junior engineers and collaborate across various disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
Requirements
Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related discipline, along with 15+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering. Registration as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is required or must be obtained within six months.
Skills
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Hydrology
- Hydrotechnical Engineering
- Hydraulic Modelling
- Watershed Modelling
- Flood Mitigation
- River Engineering
- Drainage Systems
- Business Development
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Permitting Processes
- Technical Guidance
- Sustainability
- Collaboration
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Categories
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
- Science & Research
- Construction
Keywords
- Hydrotechnical Engineering
- Water Resources
- Watershed Modelling
- Hydraulic Analysis
- Climate Resilience
- Ecosystems
- Infrastructure
- Municipal Decisions
- Technical Leadership
- Sustainability
- Modelling Tools
- HEC-RAS
- MIKE
- PCSWMM
- GIS
- Flood Mitigation
- River Engineering
- Drainage Systems
- Business Development
- Client Relationships
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Permitting Processes
- Technical Guidance
- Collaboration
- Mentorship
- Integrated Solutions
- Project Delivery
- Environmental Planning
- Impact Making
- Community Resilience