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Wastewater Process Engineer
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What they do
A Water or Wastewater Engineer specializes in the treatment and management of contaminated water. Designs sewage systems and water treatment plants.
$116,021 / year median in Oregon
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Industry Water 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 impact At 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. 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.
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 #LI-ID1