Engineering Designer, Water Resources, Toronto

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Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

RVA is looking for a highly motivated Engineering Designer to join our Water Resources team in our Toronto office.

The successful candidate will support a variety of projects, including stormwater management, flood control, watershed modeling, and infrastructure design. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineers, planners, and clients.

Duties:

1. Assist in the design and development of stormwater, drainage, and flood management systems
2. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for water resources projects
3. Prepare technical drawings, reports, and specifications using CAD and GIS software
4. Conduct site assessments, data collection, and analysis to support design recommendations
5. Work with project managers and engineers to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
6. Support the preparation of permit applications and environmental documentation
7. Assist in cost estimation and construction documentation

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
2. 2+ years of experience in water resources design, preferably in stormwater management, floodplain analysis, or watershed planning
3. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and SWMM
4. Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools
5. Knowledge of stormwater best management practices (BMPs)
6. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
7. Certifications (Preferred but Not Required): EIT (Engineer-in-Training) or PE (Professional Engineer) certification

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.