Water/Wastewater EIT/Designer

Job Summary

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy.

We’re one global team over 50,000 strong driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM is seeking a Water / Wastewater EIT / Designer for a full-time position based in Kelowna, BC.

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

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

Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids
• Prepare design drawings, plans, sections, details, and profiles / sections within the Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD MEP
• Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
• Oversee and direct data collection and analysis activities
• Undertake preliminary and detailed design activities
• Responsible for the preparation of technical memoranda, preliminary and detailed design reports
• Equipment selection and liaison with equipment suppliers and vendors
• Oversee the production of contract drawings for water and wastewater related infrastructure
• Preparation of technical specifications, special provisions, and forms of tender
• Review of quantity and cost estimates for completeness and accuracy
• Provision of contract administration services during the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment facilities
• Work as part of a team to complete water and wastewater infrastructure assignments
• Prepare technical reports and analysis to support project assignments

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Process Engineering or other related field + 2 years of related experience in water / wastewater pumping, treatment or conveyance
• Experience with spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of industry-standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as HCS, AutoCAD MEP, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, Hydrologic / Hydraulic models)
• Able to register or Registered as EIT with APEGA.
• Familiarity with asset management principles and analytical methods
• Experience with project management concepts and principles

Additional Information :

• Relocation is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What we offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.