Senior Municipal Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Water Division of AECOM has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Municipal Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer with extensive experience in the design and delivery of municipal water and/or wastewater treatment plants. The emphasis for this position is on process design, multidisciplinary design coordination, technical leadership, and successful delivery of treatment plant design solutions.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the technical delivery of municipal water and/or wastewater treatment assignments including master plans, studies, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, tendering, approvals, contract administration, site inspection, and warranty services.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, structural, architectural, building mechanical, process mechanical, instrumentation & controls, electrical, and other disciplines to deliver integrated treatment solutions.
• Prepare and review technical analyses, engineering reports, and conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs.
• Coordinate technical resources and design teams to support efficient execution of engineering assignments.
• Guide technical delivery to meet established budgets, schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, responsiveness, and proactive resolution of technical challenges.
• Provide leadership throughout design development, design coordination, construction administration, and technical oversight to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Support business development initiatives, including preparing and contributing to technical proposals and presentations.
• Foster long-term client relationships from initial engagement through completion of engineering services.
• Promote a collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence, client service, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM, regulatory, and client quality requirements and engineering standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Process, Environmental, Biosystems, Civil, or related discipline).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in municipal water and/or wastewater engineering or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Strong technical expertise in the design of municipal water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical design activities.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Manitoba (or eligible to obtain registration within six months).

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant office and field experience.
• Established relationships with municipal clients throughout Western Canada.
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior engineers and technical staff.
• Proven experience leading the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. 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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.