• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #14847
• Salary: CA$170,000 Per Hour

Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager

Location: Edmonton, AB (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager on behalf of our client, an established Alberta-based engineering consulting firm specializing in municipal infrastructure, land development, transportation engineering, and water resources.

Our client has built strong, long-standing relationships with municipal and private-sector clients through its commitment to quality engineering, technical expertise, and collaborative approach. With a strong pipeline of projects and continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their Edmonton water resources team.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced water resources professional who brings a strong technical background in stormwater management, drainage, and hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, combined with proven project management and leadership capabilities.

The position is structured at the Senior Project Manager level, with flexibility to consider a more experienced candidate for a Team Leader position, depending on their technical expertise and leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead water resources engineering projects, including stormwater management planning, drainage assessments, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, and municipal infrastructure design.

• Provide senior technical review and quality assurance for stormwater management reports, servicing studies, modelling results, engineering drawings, and technical deliverables.

• Manage projects from initiation through completion, overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, technical quality, and client expectations.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, municipal representatives, and other project stakeholders.

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers and technical staff.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal and private-sector clients, regulatory authorities, and industry partners.

• Support proposal development, project scoping, technical approaches, and business development initiatives.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the water resources practice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Approximately 10–20 years of relevant engineering experience, with a strong focus on water resources, stormwater management, drainage, and municipal infrastructure.

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or immediately eligible for registration.

• Strong technical expertise in stormwater management, drainage design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modelling.

• Experience with municipal servicing, land development, and related infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated experience reviewing technical reports, stormwater modelling, servicing studies, engineering drawings, and other technical deliverables.

• Proven project management experience, including responsibility for project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical delivery.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff.

• Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience with engineering and modelling software such as PCSWMM, SWMM, HEC-RAS, MIKE Urban, MIKE+, WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or comparable tools.

• Experience developing proposals, managing client relationships, and supporting business development activities.

• Previous experience in a senior technical leadership or team management capacity.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of approximately $160,000–$180,000+, depending on experience and seniority.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package and RRSP matching.

• Up to four weeks of vacation, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.

• Paid or banked overtime.

• Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

• Opportunity to purchase company shares.

• Established project pipeline with a diverse mix of municipal and private-sector clients.

• Collaborative work environment with strong employee retention and long-term career opportunities.

• Opportunity to mentor engineering professionals, contribute to practice growth, and potentially step into a Team Leader position.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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