Wastewater 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. As a Wastewater Process Engineer in our Burnaby office, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects across
You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life in communities.
As a Wastewater Process Engineer , you will support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment projects. You’ll bring your strong process engineering expertise and project execution skills to help deliver high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions.
Lead and support the process design of wastewater treatment facilities, including preliminary and detailed design phases
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
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
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset)

• 10–12 years of relevant wastewater process engineering experience
• 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
• 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

Experience working on municipal infrastructure projects in Western Canada
Previous consulting engineering experience
Familiarity with BC regulatory requirements and guidelines
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.