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Stormwater Management
SWM strategy, quantity and quality control, pond and outlet assessment, drainage design, LID/BMP integration and approval support.
WATER RESOURCES & STORMWATER ENGINEERING
Engineering water.
Managing change.
Focused engineering for stormwater, drainage, flood risk and water resources — from analysis and modelling through design, review and contract administration.
Ontario • CanadaPEO Certificate of Authorization No. 100699952
URBANWATER ENGINEERS INC.
Water resources engineering with a practical point of view.
UrbanWater Engineers is a focused water resources and stormwater engineering consultancy supporting land development, municipal infrastructure and civil projects.
We bring together hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, modelling and engineering judgement to help teams move projects forward with clear technical answers.
Meet the Team →LICENSED
Licensed to practise engineering in Ontario
UrbanWater Engineers Inc. holds a Certificate of Authorization (No. 100699952) from Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), authorizing the firm to offer and provide professional engineering services to the public in Ontario.
INSURED
Insurance coverage, matched to each project
The firm carries insurance coverage and can acquire the specific insurance required for each project, so contract and client requirements are met from day one.
CAPABILITIESSpecialized Expertise.
Specialized Expertise.
Clear Deliverables.
From a focused modelling assignment to full stormwater management support, UrbanWater is built to plug into the project team where technical water resources expertise is needed.
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Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modelling
Model setup, scenario development, QA/QC, interpretation and technical documentation using PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS and OTTHYMO platforms.
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Drainage & Flood Assessment
Major/minor drainage, floodplain analysis, culvert and crossing hydraulics, water levels, flow capacity and 1D/2D flood modelling.
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Water Resources Planning
Watershed analysis, hydrology, water balance, drainage planning and technical studies supporting development and infrastructure decisions.
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Contract Administration for Stormwater Projects
Construction-phase support for stormwater works: contract administration, site reviews, shop drawing and submittal review, RFIs, change and payment review, deficiency tracking and close-out.
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Engineering Review & Project Support
Independent technical review, model review, troubleshooting, design coordination, report preparation and overflow support for engineering teams.
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Software & Technical Platforms
PCSWMMHEC-RASHEC-HMSVisual OTTHYMOOTTSWMMCivil 3DArcGISQGISHY-8
ONTARIO PRACTICE
Engineering that fits the approval framework.
UrbanWater works within the municipal, Conservation Authority and provincial requirements that shape stormwater management across Ontario.
Our experience includes municipality-specific stormwater criteria, MOE/MECP requirements, MTO drainage and hydraulic requirements, and agency review practices. We prepare modelling, analysis and technical deliverables to address the applicable requirements for each project.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCEExperience across
Experience across
the water cycle.
Project experience includes land development, municipal review, stormwater systems, watershed studies, floodplain modelling and hydraulic infrastructure.
01 / LAND DEVELOPMENT
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Stormwater Management & Drainage
SWM design, major/minor systems, hydrologic modelling and technical reporting.
02 / HYDRAULICS
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1D / 2D Floodplain Assessment
Watercourse hydraulics, flood behaviour and infrastructure assessment using HEC-RAS.
03 / TECHNICAL REVIEW
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Municipal & Conservation Authority Review
Independent review of modelling assumptions, drainage criteria and SWM submissions.
Representative experience shown on this website includes work performed by the firm's principal during previous professional engagements. Project names and client information are intentionally generalized where appropriate.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Practical training for junior water resources engineers.
UrbanWater provides focused training sessions for engineering firms that want to strengthen the modelling skills of junior water resources staff.
Sessions can be tailored to your team's projects and may cover HEC-RAS and PCSWMM, including model setup, inputs, scenarios, QA/QC, interpretation and practical troubleshooting.
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M.A.Sc. • P.Eng. • PMP
OUR TEAM
Meet the Team.
Led by Vahid Mehdipour, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., PMP, with 12+ years of experience in stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage analysis, flood assessment and water resources planning.
Vahid combines consulting engineering, project delivery, municipal and Conservation Authority review, and hands-on modelling experience to provide practical technical support.
Meet the Team →INSIGHTSEngineering notes
Engineering notes
worth keeping.
Short, practical explanations of the water resources topics that come up in development and infrastructure projects.
What is Stormwater Management?
How runoff quantity, quality, erosion and flood control fit together in an engineered system.
Coming soon →PCSWMM vs. OTTHYMO
Where hydrologic and hydraulic models fit in a typical Ontario development workflow.
Coming soon →HEC-RAS 1D vs. 2D
What changes when a floodplain model moves from cross-sections to a 2D computational domain.
Coming soon →START A PROJECTNeed water resources
Need water resources
engineering support?
Tell us what you are working on. We can discuss scope, modelling needs, review requirements, construction-phase support and the most practical way to help your team.
UrbanWater Engineers Inc.Ontario, Canada