Junior Water/Wastewater Process Mechanical

Jacobs; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Accommodations available

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Water/Wastewater Designer to support our Ottawa water/wastewater treatment team. You will apply 3D modeling and CAD-BIM tools to deliver drawings and sketches, coordinate with engineers, and support preparation of construction packages for water infrastructure.

You will work primarily from home with a requirement to visit the Ottawa office twice weekly, and occasional travel for client or site meetings.

Qualifications

• College or university education in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 2 years of experience delivering municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects; co-op/internship considered an asset.
• Proficiency with modeling software including Autodesk Revit, MicroStation, and 2D AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Windows software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Positive attitude, dependable, able to work independently or in a team to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Navisworks or Bentley Navigator is an asset.
• Experience with process piping design and mechanical equipment selection is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction package drawings for Water/Wastewater treatment infrastructure and related systems using CAD-BIM tools.
• Coordinate designs with engineers and other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Take responsibility for portions of design scope, budget, and schedule; support work in other offices as needed.
• Support project teams with modelling, drawing production, and design reviews.

Skills

Revit

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Technical field degree

Working towards C.E.T. (OACETT)

Tools

Navisworks

Bentley Navigator

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

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

At Jacobs, we are transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. We are partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you will commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with a globally ranked water and wastewater treatment engineering firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

The Role

We are looking for a Junior Water/Wastewater Process Mechanical Designer to support our water/wastewater treatment team in the Ottawa office. In this role you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of 3D modeling while following project automation standards and supporting your design team to efficiently deliver project design work. You will be responsible for preparing drawings and sketches with various CAD-BIM software including the industry state of art tools, using appropriate design criteria and technical manuals.

You will work closely with engineers and other teams and disciplines to coordinate designs, ensuring that the completed, integrated product meets or exceeds client expectations. Working with other members of the team, you will resolve complex technical issues and help to define and maintain the technical standards around which others operate.

As part of your Jacobs journey, you will receive project assignments from local and remote Process Mechanical Project Team Leaders and work with discipline lead engineers to perform project related tasks. You will prepare construction package drawings for Water/ Wastewater treatment infrastructure Process Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for our client facilities and coordinate your work with other disciplines as needed. You will take responsibility for assigned portions of the design scope, budget, and schedule and support work in other offices as needed. If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.

You will be working mainly from home (unless you prefer coming into the office), with the expectation to come to the Ottawa office two times per week. You may also be required to travel for client /site meetings and occasional team meetings.

Here’s what you’ll need

• College or university education in a technical field or equivalent experience, working towards a C.E.T. designation through OACETT.
• 0 to 2 years of experience delivering municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Previous co-op, internship, or consulting experience in water, wastewater, or industrial facilities is considered an asset.
• Working proficiency in modeling software including Autodesk Revit, Microstation, and 2D AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Windows based software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Possess a positive attitude, are dependable with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide a high quality of work
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
• Bentley Navigator or Autodesk Navisworks is considered an asset.
• Experience with process piping design and standards is considered an asset.
• Experience with mechanical equipment selection is considered an asset.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience

• Authorization to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

There’s something that drives everyone – and we want you to evolve your career, discover unexpected opportunities and ensure you can deliver on tomorrow.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. 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. To request an accommodation, please select here.

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.