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The *Water Resources Engineer* is responsible for providing flood/erosion control recommendations and other water resources assistance to the public; evaluating development proposals, designing and implementing flood/erosion control projects, and other projects requiring engineering input; and related engineering analysis, surveys and reports. *To Apply:* * Send your resume and cover letter in *ONE * (Word or PDF format only) to careers@erca.org by no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2026. * Note the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Plans, designs, coordinates, and carries out water resources/shoreline management/flood and erosion related projects and studies; coordinates modeling for preparation of floodline and erosion limits mapping; and prepares related terms of reference, technical reports and studies associated with Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure and similar programs, and performs on-site decisions as to modifications to design and procedures * Provides ERCA?s primary engineering related advice and designs and coordinates compliance with a broad range of Provincial and Federal legislation for ERCA, private and public projects and development proposals * Develops and provides input and guidance on a day-to-day basis for selected stormwater, low impact design, and other related water management projects * Meets with and provides advice to private landowners, municipalities and others requesting assistance in flood control, erosion control, or other water resource concerns. Consults and liaises with other agencies and municipalities, coordinates input and advises applicants as to requirements and modifications to development proposals * Reviews applications and development proposals under Conservation Authorities Act, Planning Act, and similar legislation, and prepare comments/recommendations based on technical evaluation and ERCA policies, and perform related tasks including site inspections and liaison with the public, municipalities, and other agencies. * Provides input to ERCA and municipal policies associated with flood and erosion, shoreline, drainage, stormwater/green infrastructure, and land use planning regarding a broad range of engineering and resource management issues based on Provincial Policies and relevant legislation and best practices * Monitors flood conditions and provides advisory and liaison services and acts as Flood Duty Officer on a rotating basis in accordance with ERCA?s Flood Contingency Plan * Enforces regulations under Section 28 and 29 of the Conservation Authorities Act * Recommends, prepares and monitors budgets, funding applications, schedules and work plans for select water management projects/programs * Prepares reports, technical drawings and maps, and carries out field surveys for related projects and activities. Collects, compiles and applies scientific analysis/interpretation/models to water resource data and maintains related files * Directs and supervises staff as assigned, including scheduling, performance evaluation, and recommendations pertaining to selection, promotion, and discharge * Performs other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the position as required *MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS* * Degree in Engineering relevant to the position (i.e. Water Resources, Civil, Environmental, etc.) * Designated as ?Professional Engineer? (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario * Expertise with a broad range of watershed management and shoreline management initiatives * Proven ability in planning, designing, managing and implementing a variety of water resources projects and programs * Proven understanding and knowledge of current hydrologic and hydraulic models and modelling applications * Proven organizational and project management skills. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, Excel & Outlook at an intermediate level * 5 years relevant experience in water resource engi Location Essex , ON Work location On site Salary $ 45.62 to $ 50.29 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10227719631 Various locations Essex, ON
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.