Senior Water Scientist​/Engineer

Position: Senior Water Scientist / Engineer
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Senior Water Scientist / Engineer  Company
Company Associated Environmental Consultants Inc.
Location
Location Edmonton
Published
Published Aug 24, 2026
Closing
Category
Category Job Board
Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Water Scientist / Engineer to join our team in our Edmonton office. In this role you will provide strategic and technical leadership for our aquatic science services discipline, such as water quality studies, conceptual watershed models and planning, monitoring programs, aquatic studies, and water withdrawal or storage impact assessments.

You will lead and oversee complex multidisciplinary water projects from proposal development through execution and delivery of high-quality work.

What we offer:

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews  Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long-term growth & success
Matching company pension program, increasing over time

Health/dental/vision coverage
Fitness allowance
Employee and family assistance programs
Mental health supports
Paid time off so that you can recharge including:  Generous paid vacation
Paid office closure over December holiday break
Industry leading paid sick time
Parental leave top up program

Ongoing support for your professional development and growth  Active Young Professional group
Formal mentoring programs
Paid professional development hours
Capacity building seminars
Engineer In Training programs

Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events  Company-wide social events
Regular lunch-and-learns
Community volunteer opportunities
An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton
A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible

What you’ll be doing :
Managing projects, project teams, budgets, schedules, quality and client expectations.
Leading, preparing and reviewing technical reports, management plans, regulatory submissions, and environmental assessments.
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and leading proposal development and client engagement activities.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and industry stakeholders.
Collaborating with environmental and engineering professionals to deliver integrated advisory services.
Contributing to the strategic growth of the water discipline, including staff development, mentorship, resource planning, and operational excellence.
Does this sound like you?
Undergraduate degree in Water Resources, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Aquatic Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline; a graduate degree (M.Sc.) is an asset.
12+ years of environmental consulting experience, including technical leadership and working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated experience leading complex water-related projects.
Proven success developing client relationships, generating work, and growing business opportunities.
Demonstrated project management skills with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
Professional Registration (e.g. P.Biol., P.Eng., or equivalent), or eligible for registration within one year.
Strong understanding of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks, environmental assessment processes, water management legislation, and permitting requirements.
Excellent communication,…