Design Lead, Water / Wastewater

Meridia Recruitment Solutions; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Ontario is seeking a Design Lead for Water/Wastewater projects. This role involves overseeing the design of mechanical systems, managing project teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience in the field. The position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses

Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage

Top-up plans for new and expecting parents

Firm-paid holidays and flexible hours

RRSP Match

Global Travel Assist Program

Access to a variety of free services

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering, with at least 5 years in consultancy.
• Eligibility for registration in Ontario as Eng.
• Familiarity with local design and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design of process mechanical systems for municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary design teams.
• Mentor and develop junior technical engineering staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Our client, an engineering consulting firm, is engaged in the provision of professional engineering, operation, and management services. The firm is sustained by their core values of quality, employee ownership, financial stability, and integrity. They are actively seeking a Design Lead, Water / Wastewater to join their growing teams in their Toronto or Halton offices.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Responsible for design of process mechanical systems, including direct and take responsibility of the production of engineered drawings including review, approval and application of P.Eng. seal for equipment sizing and selection, for municipal water / wastewater infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater pumping stations, treatment plants and storage facilities.
• Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary design teams.
• Assist project managers with the project planning and delivery process.
• Manage and support process and process mechanical engineering activities, from preliminary design to construction phase with focus on adherence to design standards, industry specifications, risk management, permits and approvals, constructability, and technical feasibility.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, calculations, permitting and approvals applications, control narrative development, specifications, and facility manuals.
• Mentor and develop junior technical engineering staff.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and prompt delivery of project outputs to satisfy the client's requirements.
• Act as coordination liaison between the project teams and different internal stakeholders, ensuring good communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to a team environment

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• 7 plus years progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering with at least 5 years working in a consultancy.
• Eng., or eligibility for registration in Ontario.
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Familiar with local design and construction standards and requirements for permits and approvals.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

By joining this organization, you will be a part of a committed team, working with the best tools, and abilities to be able to outperform expectations. In exchange for the knowledge and experience you bring; you will be rewarded with :

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents.
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree.
• RRSP Match
• Global Travel Assist Program
• Access to a variety of free services
• Flexible hours around core hours, and hybrid work-from-home options.