Water Resources Analyst

What is the role? As a Water Resources Analyst, you will support the delivery of multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects by providing technical analysis, engineering design, and project coordination support across a variety of sectors, including transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, land development, and water resources.

Working closely with Senior Engineers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to projects through all phases of delivery, from planning and preliminary design through detailed design and construction. You will apply your knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, drainage, and civil design principles to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions that meet client needs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

This role provides an opportunity to build technical expertise, gain exposure to a wide range of infrastructure projects, develop project management skills, and progress toward professional licensure while working in a collaborative consulting environment.

LEA is an employee‑owned engineering consulting firm with a 72‑year history. We provide multidisciplinary engineering services across Transportation, Civil, Structures, Construction Administration, Electrical and Infrastructure Systems, and Environmental Management.

In the Civil Division at LEA, we specialize in the preliminary and detailed design of civil services for land development, transit, municipal, drainage and hydrology, water resources, and provincial roads. Our expertise has contributed to numerous landmark projects across these sectors.

At LEA, we are committed to producing high-quality, client‑focused engineering solutions while supporting the professional growth and self‑realization of our people. As an employee‑owned company, every team member contributes directly to LEA’s continued success and growth.

We’re confident that by joining LEA, you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canada’s Top Employer for Young People for 2025 & 2026, highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
• Recruits high-performing, motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
• Is an Employee‑owned company, and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total rewards package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.
• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Cultivates team companionship and collaboration, offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company, including sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
• Is an organization that is committed to achieving our
  Environmental, Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee‑owned company,with continuous growth and expansion, taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Participate as a Water Resources Analyst supporting a variety of civil infrastructure projects, including land development, transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, and highway projects.
• Prepare engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and technical reports for projects involving stormwater management, functional servicing, municipal watermain and sewer systems (storm and sanitary), site grading and servicing, drainage plans, roadways, utilities, and transit infrastructure.
• Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling activities using industry‑standard software to support stormwater management, drainage studies, flood assessments, and infrastructure design.
• Support the…