Drainage Engineer, Senior

Requisition : 100602

Job Category: Infrastructure

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

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Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Drainage Engineer, Senior

We are actively seeking a motivated and experienced Drainage Engineer, Senior based in Mississauga, Ontario. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and manage a variety of small- to large-scale, high-profile structural engineering projects, with a focus on a variety of surface water works, including conceptual, preliminary and detailed design involving stormwater management systems, and water resource engineering in support of highway and bridge projects for provincial, regional, and municipal clients across Canada.

This is a client-facing role requiring leadership in both project delivery and business development. The successful candidate will lead a team of water resource engineers, technicians, and designers while contributing to the continued growth of the practice and helping shape a high-performing team aligned with strategic market objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within Hatch's Highways and Bridges business unit, supporting business growth and strategic initiatives across Western Canada.
• Lead business development activities, including client engagement, networking, partnership development, proposal preparation, presentations, and fee estimates.
• Manage a portfolio of water resource projects serving provincial, regional, and municipal clients.
• Ensure successful project delivery with respect to quality, schedule, budget, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Manage team performance, including resource planning, workload management, financial oversight, and staff development.
• Collaborate with internal practice leaders and external partners to support integrated, multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects involving:
• Stormwater management systems
• Floodplain mapping
• Low Impact Development (LID)
• Erosion and sediment control measures
• Serve as Engineer of Record, providing technical leadership through the review and approval of designs, reports, specifications, regulatory permitting applications, and cost estimates.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and promoting a safe and inclusive work environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Registration in additional provinces is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in water resources engineering, transportation infrastructure projects, and project delivery.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software, including:
• SWMHYMO
• PCSWMM
• Info Works
• Culvert Master
• Familiarity with spatial mapping and design tools such as:
• ArcGIS
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Micro Station
• Open Roads Designer (ORD)
• Experience with municipal and highway design standards, specifications, and deliverable requirements related to roadway and bridge projects.
• Experience working with Conservation Authorities and regulatory agencies such as:
• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
• Conservation Halton (CH)
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)
• Experience with alternative project delivery models, including Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Design-Build-Finance (DBF), is considered an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a strong commitment to client service.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities while meeting schedule and budget requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Proven business development experience and ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

Base salary range: $115,000 - $165,000

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