Senior Water Resources Engineer

Job Description

Step into a senior technical leadership role delivering complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As part of the Mine Water & Environment – West team, you will play a critical role in shaping project outcomes, advising clients, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the continued growth of WSP’s mining water practice.

Flexible across Alberta and British Columbia.

• Lead complex mine water and surface water projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support
• Develop and review site-wide mine water management strategies, including water balances and climate resilience considerations
• Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic assessments supporting mine operations, infrastructure, and closure planning
• Design and oversee surface water conveyance and control infrastructure such as channels, culverts, diversions, spillways, and ponds
• Integrate mine infrastructure, tailings, and water management systems into cohesive, defensible solutions
• Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional where applicable
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical standards, best practices, and safety culture across the team

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in at least one Canadian province (multi-province registration is an asset)
• Typically 12+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering, with strong mining exposure
• Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary mine water and surface water projects
• Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management, and surface water infrastructure design
• Experience engaging directly with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC‑RAS, PCSWMM, MIKE, SWMM or similar)
• Strong technical judgement, mentoring capability, and collaborative leadership mindset

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

Principal Professional – AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400

Principal Professional – MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600

Principal Professional – NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

Senior Principal Professional – AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $177,000 – $234,400

Senior Principal Professional – MB & ON: $161,500 – $222,300

Senior Principal Professional – NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $159,900 – $212,300

Join WSP and help advance sustainable, resilient mine water solutions across Western Canada.

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.