Role Summary

LEA is hiring a Stormwater Management Engineer, to join our Civil Practice Area. The successful applicant will participate in a variety of projects related to stormwater management/water resources for various clients, including municipalities, Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and private sector. The Civil Practice Area offers opportunities to work in a variety of Civil sectors, including Municipal, MTO, Land Development and Transit. We are looking for entrepreneurs and ambitious people to grow with LEA and help drive the business, a passion for success and self-actualization. This is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurial people to join a dynamic employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a solid track record of successful projects and financial success.

Why join LEA?

LEA is an Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm, with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation, Civil, Structural, and Construction Administration.

In the Civil Practice Area at LEA, we provide preliminary and detailed design of civil services to land development, transit, municipal, water & MTO projects. We have contributed to many landmark projects in these sectors.

At LEA, we strive towards a common goal, which isself-realization and achieving the highest possible results. The company is owned by its employees andevery effort counts.

Join LEA and discover your potential because LEA:

• Recruit high-performing motivated individuals who share the desire to succeed.
• Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Competitive total compensation package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.
• Collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours.
• Regular social events such as golf day, theatre, baseball/hockey game events, canoeing, camping, skiing, bowling, board games, volleyball and softball leagues, and charitable events.
• Host the best overnight holiday party in Muskoka.
• Organization with a higher purpose, weare committed to achieving ourEnvironmental, Social, & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Make your everyday supercharged with meaning so you can point into the distance and live in the day to reach your goal.
• Prioritize mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Entrepreneurial spirit,with continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take the lead on specific hydrology and hydraulics aspects of various projects and interact with internal teams.
• Act as an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer assuming responsibility for the group's work with the support of Senior Engineers and Sector Managers.
• Conduct field investigations (Drivers license and ability to travel is required)
• Undertake preliminary and detailed design of storm drainage systems including minor and major systems (ditches, culverts, and storm sewer systems)
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic design of bridges and culverts, and conduct floodplain mapping assessment and floodline delineation.
• Conduct climate change impact studies in support of various types of projects.
• Develop stormwater management strategy for Highways, Road Widening, Land Development and Transit projects, including stormwater quality, quantity control and water balance.
• Design Stormwater Management Facilities and LID measures.
• Support large-scale municipal studies, such as subwatershed studies (SWS) and Master Environmental Servicing Plans (MESPs)
• Prepare presentation materials related to Stormwater Management component for meetings with various Clients.
• Prepare Stormwater Management Reports for Municipal, Land Development and Major Transit projects.
• Produce Drainage and Hydrology Reports for Highways, Culvert Inspection Reports, and Drainage Assessment Memos.
• Prepare technical reports, memorandums and drawings.
• Mentor, coordinate, and direct junior designers and technical support staff.
• Ensures that the design complies with all applicable design standards and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of various proposals and technical reports or presentations.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends, software, and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water resources engineering/stormwater management
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng. designation) with Professional Engineers Ontario or eligibility to obtain it in the near future
• RAQS certification for Drainage and Hydrology for highways is considered an asset
• Strong hydrologic and hydraulic modelling skills and proficiency with the following modelling tools: HEC-RAS, Visual OTTHYMO, Culvert Master, HY-8, InfoWorks, PCSWMM
• Experience with ArcGIS: spatial analysis, delineate drainage mosaics, use open-source data and produce various maps
• Good understanding of Conservation Areas jurisdiction and applicable design criteria.
• Strategic and process-oriented, prefers to operate in a fast and dynamic environment.
• Team player and able to work independently with little oversight.
• Able to prioritize tasks with excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and commendable problem-solving skills.

Work Arrangement

LEA operates on a hybrid arrangement to ensure flexibility, safety, and the well-being of everyone.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LEA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected statuses under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Additionally, we provide an accessible work environment and accommodate the accessibility needs of candidates. For information or assistance, please contact [email protected].

We thank all applicants, and we appreciate your interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Consider applying again once you see an opportunity that matches your experience and career interests. We encourage you to keep in touch and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.