Principal Water Resources Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to the project management and technical direction for the planning, study, design, approval and construction of drainage and stormwater management projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Independently leads the drainage component of the infrastructure projects. This includes but not limited to all phases of design and tendering process for drainage/SWM features of the projects.
• Create detailed studies, computer modeling and design tasks associated with storm water management works in support of development projects, subwatershed plans, floodplain mapping analyses, hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, erosion and sediment control studies, etc.
• Lead and support proposals and business developments efforts.
• Manage multiple project deadlines, budgets, and potential scope changes.
• Complete field assessments, analysis and evaluations as required.
• Provide quality control and independent review of deliverables.
• Provide support for construction activities as project manager, project engineer or contract administrator.
• Provide input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering and 8+ years of related work experience. Professional Engineer registration or eligibility to register with PEO is required.

• Strong understanding of the GTA/Ontario engineering consulting market.

• Established contacts and knowledge of the regulatory environment and approvals process would be a notable asset.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with ability to build rapport.

• Experience with responding to Requests for Proposals, Expression of Interests, and Statement of Qualifications.

• Proven technical skills on related projects.

• A thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software (EPA/PC-SWMM, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks, SWMHYMO, Visual OTTHYMO, Civil3D/MicroStation) for use in completing engineering assignments.

• Valid Ontario Drivers’ License.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of relevant experience in water resources engineering.
• Experience with Transit and Highway Projects.
• Experience with Design Build Projects.
• Experience with Fluvial Geomorphology / Natural Channel design.
• Experience with 2D hydraulic modeling.
• Demonstrated people management and ability to mentor junior staff.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!