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Storm Sewer Design

Engineer the flow—master storm sewer design with real-world tools and technical precision!
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Registration Info

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April 26 – 30, 2027
Fee:
Member Rate - $2,050.00
Duration:
5 Days

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply hydrologic and hydraulic principles to storm sewer system design 
  • Use Excel-based worksheets to solve complex design problems 
  • Understand structural design standards for rigid and flexible conduits 
  • Design and select appropriate culverts and pipe materials 
  • Navigate sewer layout standards and municipal service installations 

Course Description

Master the technical foundations of stormwater infrastructure in this intensive, hands-on course. Over five days, participants will dive deep into hydrology, hydraulics, and structural design, gaining the skills to estimate runoff and design effective storm sewer systems. 

With practical exercises and Excel-based tools, this course is ideal for professionals ready to elevate their design capabilities. Whether you’re laying out sewer systems or selecting culverts, you’ll leave with the confidence and expertise to tackle real-world challenges. 

Course Details

  • Engineers – Civil, Water Resources, Environmental Engineers, and Municipal Infrastructure Engineers  
  • Technologists – Municipal Infrastructure, development technologist 
  • Technicians – Development and stormwater Design technicians 
  • AORS’ Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • MEA’s MIT Certification Candidates 
  • Hydrology 
  • Hydraulics 
  • Storm Sewer Design Worksheet 
  • Sewer layout and standards 
  • Structural design of rigid conduits 
  • Structural design of flexible conduits 
  • Design of culverts 
  • Selection of corrugated steel culverts 
  • Prerequisites: Grade 10 mathematics background and familiarity with algebraic formulas incorporated into Microsoft Excel. 
  • Equipment: Laptop with licensed Microsoft Excel 2007 or Office 365, metric engineering scale, pens, mechanical pencils, and computer reading glasses (if needed). 
  • Evaluation: Final closed-book exam and a take-home assignment due the Monday after the course. (60% passing grade). 
  • AORS: Mandatory for Certified Road Supervisor – Intermediate (CRS-I) designation 
  • MEA: Mandatory course for the MEA’s Municipal Infrastructure Certification in Buried Infrastructure 
  • Ministry of the Environment: meets CE training criteria for wastewater operators under O.Reg. 129/04 (3.5 CEUs) 
  • OACETT: Eligible for all exam programs including technical specialist, technician, and technologist programs (Point Value: 7) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Holiday Inn Oakville (Centre) – 590 Argus Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3J3 Canada

Mohsin Talpur

Mohsin is a professional engineer with over 25 years of experience in civil and water resources engineering. He has served as Course Director for the TM31 – Storm Sewer Design Course with Good Roads since 2017. Currently, he is a Water Resources Engineer at the City of Brampton, providing technical reviews for development applications and contributing to watershed studies. His career includes roles at Conservation Halton, the City of Guelph, the City of Markham, and TRCA, along with international experience. Mohsin remains committed to professional growth through continuous review of technical literature and emerging research. 

Heba Ahmed

Heba is a Civil Engineering graduate from Dalhousie University with an MBA from Wilfred Laurier and over 24 years in the infrastructure industry, spanning engineering leadership, project management, and business development. A licensed Professional Engineer and former TAC and CHBDC committee member, she specializes in buried structures. Heba is now CEO of a consulting firm helping construction businesses grow through strategic planning, project management, procurement, and operational excellence, and is passionate about addressing the housing crisis as a missing middle developer.

Question:
Do I need to bring a laptop?

Answer:

Yes, with a licensed version of Microsoft Excel 2007 or Office 365 installed.

Question:
Is this course suitable for beginners?

Answer:

A basic understanding of math and Excel is required; prior exposure to stormwater concepts is highly recommended.

Question:
How is the course evaluated?

Answer:

Through a final exam and a take-home assignment graded as successful or unsuccessful.