Water Resources Engineer, Water Management

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You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the future of water management across Canada and beyond. As a Water Resources Engineer, Water Management , you'll join our Prairies and North Region Water Resources Engineering Group in Calgary, Edmonton, or Saskatoon. This is your chance to apply your expertise to projects that safeguard communities, optimize water systems, and advance sustainability.

Your Impact

• Deliver operational water management strategies that enhance system performance and resilience.
• Apply GIS and mapping tools to create spatial datasets and models that inform critical decisions.
• Lead hydraulic and hydrologic assessments that guide flood mitigation and watershed planning.
• Analyze geomorphological processes to support sustainable river and watershed management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for clients and communities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geomatics, or related field.
• Eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Professional Member (if applicable).
• 5–10 years of experience in water resources or operational water management.
• Proficiency in GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD, and Global Mapper; experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, MIKE) is an asset.
• Strong foundation in hydraulics, hydrology, and geomorphology, with a passion for applying science to real-world challenges.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries.
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

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:

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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).

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