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WSP USA Principal - Water Resources Engineering in Thornhill, Ontario
The Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking a motivated Water Resources Principal Engineer to join our successful Water Resources Team based out of the Toronto Office. As a Principal Water Resources Engineer on the Land Development and Municipal Engineering team at WSP, you will have the chance to lead and innovate in the field of water resources engineering. This senior position offers diverse exposure to projects across Municipal, Land Development, Transportation, and Renewable Energy Markets. You’ll be at the forefront of designing and managing systems for stormwater management, wastewater collection, and water distribution for both existing and future communities.
Why WSP?
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion * and *Belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives
A Canadian success story - we're *proud * to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer
*Enhance * the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada
*Outstanding * career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to *your * ideas and trying *new * things
A phenomenal *collaborative * culture and a workforce filled with genuinely *good people * who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAre WSP
What you can expect to do here:
Lead, mentor, and support a team of water resources specialists with varying levels of experience;
Engage with regional municipal and land development clients to support and develop new opportunities;
Coordinate with other Water Resources Team Leads nationally to pursue opportunities and execute projects;
Prepare and manage the design and delivery of potable water, drainage, hydrotechnical, and stormwater management projects;
Monitor and manage team workload and staffing levels to maintain target utilization;
Undertake and lead tasks such as preparing and reviewing drawings, designs, calculations, technical assessments, hydraulic and hydrologic models, and reports;
Perform minimal field work as required to support project needs;
What you'll bring to WSP…
10+ years of experience in water resources engineering;
Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a focus on water resources;
An advanced degree in the field of Water Resources Engineering would be a strong asset;
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario;
Strong project management skills to oversee the design and delivery of complex projects.
Previous experience in the field of municipal engineering, storm water management, water resources planning/engineering;
Strong technical skills in water resources engineering, including design, modeling, and assessment.
A self-motivated individual looking for advancement opportunities.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP :
We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)