Chemical or Process EIT Engineering Graduate (Water/Wastewater)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Calgary invites applications for a Chemical or Process EIT Engineering Graduate to join our Water/Wastewater team.

This early-career role focuses on applying engineering principles to water treatment and process optimization, with 0-2 years of experience acceptable. You will assist in design and analysis, monitor operations, and support cross-functional collaboration while adhering to health, safety and environmental standards under a hybrid work policy that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemical/process engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (co-op/internship considered asset).
• Fundamental understanding of process engineering principles, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, and AutoCAD is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Monitor plant operations and collect data to improve performance and efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting of equipment and process issues in production environments.
• Participate in process design calculations, simulations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Aspen HYSYS

MATLAB

AutoCAD

Job description

Chemical or Process EIT Engineering Graduate (Water/Wastewater)

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

We are seeking a motivated early-career Chemical or Process Engineer-In-Training to join our Water/Wastewater team in Calgary. This role is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with 0-2 years of industry experience who are eager to apply engineering principles to real-world water treatment and process optimization challenges. The successful candidate will support process improvement initiatives, ensure operational efficiency, and maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the design, analysis, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment processes

Monitor plant operations and collect/process data to improve performance and efficiency

Support troubleshooting of equipment and process issues in production environments

Participate in process design calculations, simulations, and documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and quality

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives

Prepare technical reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (co-op or internship experience considered an asset)
• Fundamental understanding of process engineering principles, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with engineering software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, AutoCAD) is an asset
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .