Major Projects - Drainage Design Lead

Company Description

• Job Locations: Toronto, Ottawa or Kingston 
• Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Your future starts here.
• Join Egis, where your ambition meets unmatched growth opportunities.

Egis is a leading global company in consulting engineering and construction, operating in over 120 countries with more than 22,000 professionals. Since the 1980s, Egis has been delivering innovative, sustainable, and safety-focused solutions in transportation, urban development, and water management. Its mission is deeply rooted in improving people's quality of life and supporting the social and economic development of communities, while actively pursuing carbon neutrality goals by 2050.

In Canada, Egis employs over 1,000 professionals across offices in Toronto, Vaughan, Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, North Bay, Perth, Vancouver, and Calgary. Egis Canada offers a full range of engineering services to public and private sector clients, leveraging global expertise to create local impact.

Our values reflect everything we believe in:

• A Responsible Company – We care about people and our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and in whatever we do.
• A People-First company – It’s an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
• A Creative Company – Creativity is in our DNA. It’s the fuel that helps us tackle the great challenges of our time.

Egis is involved in numerous major infrastructure projects, including the Gatineau Tramway, the extension of Montreal’s Blue Metro Line, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), the GO Transit network expansion megaproject in Toronto, and the extension of the Capital Line in Edmonton.

Job Description

• Reporting to the Project Manager, the Drainage Design Lead will be responsible for supporting the overall success of Major Projects in Canada for Egis Canada Ltd.
• Preparing and reviewing preliminary and detail designs of storm water management facilities (quality and quantity), floodplain analysis, and culvert and bridge hydraulic analysis.
• Watercourse hydraulic analysis and Erosion and Scour Analysis.
• Stream Restoration and Streambank Stabilization.
• Using a variety of tools and analytical techniques to complete hydrotechnical modelling for urban/rural runoff management design, stream morphology assessment, flood control evaluation, floodplain delineation, and sedimentation and erosion analysis.
• Conduct fieldwork and investigations.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports documenting the results of the modeling/hydraulic analysis.
• Liaising with clients, government and/or regulatory bodies.
• Meeting with provincial, municipal and/or private clients.
• Assisting in the preparation of proposal submissions and cost estimates.
• Providing mentorship, guidance and quality control of junior engineers and technical staff.
• Securing relevant projects for our growing water resources team.
• Watershed and sub watershed level analysis for municipal, provincial, and private land development projects.

Qualifications

What do we need from you

• University degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering with a focus on Water Resources.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 10+ years of design experience on storm water management, water resources planning/engineering projects in Ontario.
• Significant experience in hydrotechnical applications, the design and analysis of stormwater management facilities, Low Impact Developments, storm sewers and watercourses to support municipal infrastructure and Ministry of Transportation designs. Knowledge and experience in watercourse management including erosion control, water quality, slope stability and natural channel design.
• Knowledge and experience with watershed studies and floodplain mapping.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal regulatory requirements (MECP, MTO, MNRF, CHBDC, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of modeling software (GeoHEC-RAS, Visual Otthymo, StormCAD, HY-8, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8 etc.).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, and/or In Roads.
• Fluvial Geomorphology experience would be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (French would be considered an asset).
• Proficient knowledge in the use of Excel spreadsheet and database tools.
• Strong project management and mentorship skills.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.