Wastewater Process Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impactAt Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions. As a
Wastewater Process Engineer
in our
Burnaby
office, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects across
Western Canada. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life in communities.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
Lead and support the process design of wastewater treatment facilities, including preliminary and detailed design phases
Perform process modelling, mass balances, and hydraulic calculations for treatment systems
Develop technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
Participate in pilot testing, process optimization, and troubleshooting activities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers
Support proposal development, including technical approach and scope definition
Provide mentorship and guidance to intermediate and junior engineers
Support or lead project delivery for wastewater projects of moderate complexity
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients to ensure alignment on project objectives
Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks and changes
Contribute to client relationship management through effective communication and technical leadership
Here's what you'll need
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset)
10–12 years of relevant wastewater process engineering experience
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia or eligibility to obtain
Ability to travel to local project sites (having a driver’s incense in British Columbia is considered an asset)
Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
Experience with process modelling tools (such as BioWin, GPS-X or Sumo)
Demonstrated experience supporting or contributing to project management activities, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams, schedule and budget tracking, and client communication
Ability to support delivery of projects through various phases, with an understanding of scope, risk, and change management principles
Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical writing skills
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Experience working on municipal infrastructure projects in Western Canada
Previous consulting engineering experience
Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development
Familiarity with BC regulatory requirements and guidelines
Posted Salary Range Minimum90,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper140,000.00
The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $140,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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