Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the water industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. For decades AECOM has been providing water system services throughout Canada with a focus on emerging technology and innovation. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.

We specialize in advanced wastewater treatment solutions, offering everything from primary treatment to complex, advanced systems, including enhanced nutrient removal and advanced biosolids processes. Join us in delivering sustainable wastewater management, integrating your innovative ideas into projects that make an impact.

As a part of our continued growth, AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly highly talented Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our treatment plants team.

The candidate for this position will work on municipal water/wastewater treatment, pump station and related infrastructure projects in all phases from planning and feasibility to detailed design, construction, and commissioning.

Demonstrates creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual project delivery, technical and client challenges, determining technical objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for technical activities and applications.

Work successfully within a team environment and communicate effectively with other project team members and customers

Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks.

Undertake preliminary and detailed engineering design activities.

Exercise judgement limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Develop engineering designs, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.

Complete technical calculations to support design decisions

Prepare of technical reports and plans

Prepare technical reports and analysis to support project assignments.

Support in the delivery of infrastructure to customers mostly within the municipal water, and wastewater sectors

Provide construction administration and construction field services, including reviewing and approving construction progress in the field

Pursue and deliver new water/wastewater projects with private and municipal clients

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Process)

• 6+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in the municipal water/wastewater industry·
• Familiarity with industry standards and strong working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment design and engineering
• Experience working in the consulting industry and with project management concepts, principles, and duties
• Good working knowledge of industry standard and local municipal standards and guidelines are considered an asset
• Proficient using common software packages (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint)
• Willing to travel to and visit active construction sites, providing field review services
• Class 5 BC Driver’s license in good standing

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role.