Water Resources, Environmental Engineering

Position: Water Resources Engineer
Organization: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Location: Manotick, Greater Ottawa, Ontario

RVCA protects the health of the Rideau Valley watershed and the people who live here through on-the-ground environmental monitoring, restoration, stewardship, land management, education, development review, and flood forecasting and warning... rvca.ca

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, undertakes a wide range of professional engineering activities in the area of water resources engineering in a watershed management context, and more particularly, in stormwater management, watershed hydrology, floodplain management, numerical modeling and regulatory review, as required to support RVCA’s various programs. Generally, works within broadly defined objectives or specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides engineering input and review of applications under the Planning Act, Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act and other applications including development and implementation of RVCA engineering standards. This includes review of designs and technical reports that are prepared in support of proposed stormwater management and drainage works, watercourse alterations and crossings, and other works associated with urban/suburban development and other land use changes.
2. Apply sound science and engineering principles to effectively and efficiently assess complex situations, define alternatives, problem solve and generate solutions for a multi-stakeholder environment when reviewing environmental assessments, planning and permit applications and watershed planning documents to ensure that the RVCA’s goals and objectives are achieved in a manner that is consistent with RVCA, provincial and local policies and guidelines.
3. Apply best practices and current standards in storm water management, erosion and sediment control.
4. Carry out and assist with engineering studies or special projects, including preparation of terms of reference.
5. Carry out and assist with floodplain mapping studies and revisions, including additional floodplain mapping products that assist municipalities with flood response and risk management.
6. Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analysis for technical reviews and in-house studies.
7. Assist in building and maintaining watershed models.
8. Carry out and assist with flood forecasting and warning and low water response.
9. Participate on steering committees for consultant or agency led studies such as watershed plans, master drainage plans, environmental assessments, hydraulic and hydrologic studies or other water related studies as required.
10. Provide engineering support to operation and maintenance of RVCA water control structures.
11. Provide technical advice and problem-solving assistance and initiatives to Authority staff.
12. Write technical memos and reports to document review findings and recommendations.
13. Prepare Data Sharing Agreements with external clients and provide hydraulic and hydrological models and data.
14. Maintain appropriate records and files.
15. Contribute to the preparation and delivery of expert opinion on behalf of RVCA, and its stakeholders.
16. Mentor and assist other Authority staff, as required.
17. Present, from time to time, technical evidence at hearings of administrative tribunals such as the, the Executive Committee, the Ontario Mining and Lands Commission and the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal.
18. Participate in open houses and other public consultation events.
19. Co-ordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders and provide liaison with regulatory officials/agencies at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
20. Keep current on professional engineering standards and regulations.
21. Assist supervisor as necessary.
22. Other duties as assigned.

About the Job

You will be responsible for:

• Providing a wide range of professional engineering services in areas such as:
  • Stormwater management
  • Hydrology
  • Floodplain management
  • Numerical modeling and regulatory review
• Reviewing, coordinating and providing professional input on development applications.
• Assisting with studies or special projects.
• Assisting with floodplain mapping, and data analysis.

Who you are

As the preferred candidate you:

• Hold a degree in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering with specialization in water resources.
• Hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licence from Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• Have 5 or more years experience in water resources or infrastructure management
• Have knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Have knowledge of relevant hydrologic/hydraulic computer modeling.
• Can communicate effectively in writing and orally.

What we offer

• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary range $82,779 to $99,064 annually
• OMERS Pension Plan from day 1
• Paid vacation
• Free onsite parking
• Group benefits plan after 3 months

If you are enthusiastic about conservation and think you would be a good fit for this position, please send your resume and cover letter by email no later than 4:00pm, May 1, 2026 to: hr@rvca.ca

Please write your name and the position title in the subject line of your email.

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