Intermediate Process Mechanical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Jacobs; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Ottawa is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer to work on water and wastewater projects across Canada. You will join a core team of engineers and designers on studies, designs, and field assignments to deliver innovative solutions for clients.

The role requires a P.Eng. license in Ontario, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related engineering, and at least 6 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• P.Eng. license in Ontario required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive process mechanical engineering and project delivery experience with municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate process equipment, pumping systems, pipe materials, and valves.
• Evaluate mechanical systems to determine best approaches for client challenges.
• Communicate complex problems and solutions with clients.
• Plan and design full-scale treatment systems and plant improvements for construction.
• Develop facility layouts and P&IDs; create construction documents and specs.
• Perform data analysis and hydraulic modeling; write technical reports.
• Support bidding, permitting, and construction services; conduct field inspections.

Skills

Process Mechanical Engineer

P.Eng. Ontario

Project delivery

Data analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

P.Eng license in Ontario

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineering employers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Process Mechanical Engineer to work on Water/ Wastewater projects across Canada.

As a Process Mechanical Engineer aligned to the Ottawa office, you will join a core group of wastewater and mechanical engineers and designers on studies, designs, and field assignments to deliver innovative solutions to challenging technical problems that our clients face. Your assignments will focus on water/wastewater projects. You will be part of our collaborative team to provide the following services

• Evaluation and selection of process equipment, pumping systems, pipe materials, and valves.
• Evaluation of process mechanical systems to determine the best approaches to solve client challenges
• Ability to understand and communicate complex problems and solutions with clients
• Planning and design for full-scale treatment systems and treatment plant improvements for construction
• Development of facility layouts and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Development of construction documents, including drawings and specifications
• Data analysis and hydraulic modeling
• Technical report writing
• Bidding and permitting services support
• Construction services support
• Field inspection of treatment/mechanical equipment

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Ontario
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive process mechanical engineering and project delivery experience with municipal water and/or wastewater treatment, including planning, evaluations, and design
• Educational emphasis and a strong interest in treatment and/or mechanical system design and operationSelf-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master's degree in related engineering discipline
• 5 or more years of direct experience in municipal wastewater treatment or process mechanical for water/wastewater treatment plants and pump stations
• Hydraulic modeling skills (e.g. AFT Fathom, Pipe-Flo)
• Active in relevant professional organizations

Posted Salary Range Minimum 75,000.00 Posted Salary Range Upper 90,000.00 The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision. Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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.