Water/Wastewater Engineer/EIT

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Water / Wastewater Treatment Engineer / EIT to join our Water Team based in the Burnaby, BC office.

The candidate for this position will work on civil infrastructure, pumping station, drinking water and wastewater treatment projects and related infrastructure including planning and feasibility to design, construction, and commissioning.

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

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

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

• Undertake preliminary and detailed engineering design activities under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Exercise judgement limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Create designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Equipment selection and liaison with equipment suppliers and vendors.
• Preparation of technical specifications, special provisions and forms of tender.
• Prepare technical reports and analysis to support project assignments.
• Review of quantity and cost estimates for completeness and accuracy
• Collect and analyze data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Use computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Provision of contract administration services during the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete water and wastewater infrastructure assignments.
• Actively engage in professional development and industry events

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Process) + minimum 2 years experience with municipal water / wastewater treatment plant or equivalent experience
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possess the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines across multiple projects
• Capable of using spreadsheet, work processing and standard office software
• Eligibility for registration in EGBC as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is required

Preferred Qualifications :

• Demonstrated communication skills through publications or presentations, and work
• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, AutoCAD, BioWin, GIS, Hydrologic / Hydraulic models)
• Experience with project management concepts, principles, and duties

Additional Information

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

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have 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 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.