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About the Role

Mott MacDonald is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Drainage Engineer to join their team in Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto. This role involves leading the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation-related water resource projects, serving as a subject matter expert in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to significant projects within a collaborative, employee-owned company.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation-related water resource projects for public and private sector clients.
Support multi-disciplinary projects or programs.
Serve as a subject matter expert of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling for transportation corridors.
Oversee the preparation and review of engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and contract documents.
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and analysis tasks utilizing software such as PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, and Visual OTTHYMO.
Develop Erosion Sediment Control planning and LID design standards.
Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers, designers, and other project team members.
Support project managers with project planning, resourcing, scope management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation activities.
Apply monitored and statistical data to models to simulate return-period and continuous scenarios, and to calibrate and validate results.
Lead conceptual and detailed design of drainage and/or stormwater management infrastructure.
Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client relationship management, and identifying opportunities for future work.
Provide engineering judgment and practical solutions to complex technical challenges while maintaining project objectives and client expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's degree is considered an asset.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada and in good standing.
10-15 years’ relevant experience with a proven track record in large-scale provincial and municipal infrastructure projects.
Proficiency with water resources tools is a must, such as Visual OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, and HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, HY8 & CulvertMaster.
Experience with pipe modeling in Civil3D and ORD and familiarity with ArcGIS would be an asset.
Strong understanding of municipal, provincial, and industry design standards, regulations, and approval processes.
Experience with Metro Vancouver, ATEC, MTO, Metrolinx, Translink and PACT would be an asset.
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, engineering studies, specifications, and contract documents.
Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers and technical staff.
Excellent client relationship, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Strong organizational and leadership abilities with experience managing multiple priorities and project deadlines.
Experience supporting proposal development, business development, and strategic growth initiatives is considered an asset.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling
PCSWMM
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS
InfoWorks ICM
Visual OTTHYMO
Erosion Sediment Control planning
LID design
Civil3D
ORD
ArcGIS
Client relationship management
Stakeholder management
Communication
Organizational abilities
Leadership abilities
Proposal development
Business development

Location

Vancouver
Calgary
Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
10-15 years relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Master's degree (asset)

Salary/Compensations

$126,000 - $154,000

Benefits

Employee ownership
Personal and group performance bonuses

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, providing engineering, management, and development services across multiple sectors in over 150 countries.
They focus on sustainability and innovation in North America, with sectors including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
The company is committed to empowering employees through diverse opportunities and career-defining work.
Mott MacDonald is positioned for expansion in North America, with ongoing investment in Canada and a focus on growing their diverse business.

Equal Opportunity

Mott MacDonald seeks to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
They encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.