Civil Engineer - Water

Black & Veatch; Markham; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years of experience in water and wastewater design to lead portions of large infrastructure projects. You will help develop reports, detailed designs, cost estimates and contract documents while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will assist with scheduling, budgeting and proposals, mentor junior staff and ensure quality results.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Licensed P.Eng or active pursuit of registration is preferred.
• Experience in water and wastewater design is essential.
• Ability to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform design from conceptual/bid phase through design completion per project needs.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with schedules and budgets.
• Interface with clients or sub-consultants under guidance.
• Support business development through technical approaches and proposals.
• Apply civil engineering concepts to water sector projects.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables and calculations.
• Manage data, budgets, schedules, and quality for projects.

Skills

Lead complex projects

Mentorship

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or pursuing

Job description

Date: Nov 3, 2026

Location: Markham, ON, CA

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Req Id : 117861

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

• Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on the delivery of projects by leading significant portions of a variety of facilities throughout the cycle of design and construction, and startup phases as a technical specialist or lead
• Hands-on involvement in developing reports or technical memos, completing studies, detailed designs, and specifications, collaborating to complete cost estimates, and preparing contract documents
• Participation in scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration for infrastructure projects is also part of the role, including involvement in business development and preparation of proposals
• Coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects.

This job posting is filling an existing vacancy.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design of projects from the conceptual and bid phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set by the project managers based off client needs
• Assist the Engineering Manager in maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, interface directly with the client or sub-consultants
• Support business development through writing of technical approaches, scopes of work, and presentation to clients
• Utilizes knowledge of regularly used civil concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the water engineering industry
• Applies knowledge to complex projects, find and develop non-standard design solutions to better serve clients project specifications
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines and project team
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Reviews engineering work and/or assignments of early career professionals.
• Is responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Licensed P.Eng or ability and interest to obtain P.Eng and/or be in active pursuit of registration
• Thorough understanding or water and wastewater design (i.e., Infrastructure, Conveyance, Pump Stations/Lift Stations)
• Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $115,280.00 CAD - $192,140.00 CAD

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