Lead Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater

GEI Consultants, Inc; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Cell phone stipend

Education reimbursement

Job summary

GEI Consultants Canada is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to guide water and wastewater facility design, oversee projects and mentor emerging talent. You’ll manage design development, technical documentation and client engagement across multidisciplinary teams, while ensuring deliverables meet quality, budget and schedule expectations.

The role emphasizes leadership in process design, hydraulic modeling and coordination with civil, structural and electrical disciplines, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with strong training in environmental engineering, water/wastewater conveyance and treatment, civil infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and construction of water/wastewater and municipal infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design for water and wastewater facilities, including vertical and linear infrastructure.
• Develop process designs, equipment lists, P&IDs, PCNs, and hydraulic models; optimize pump systems.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate with civil, structural and electrical disciplines to deliver integrated design packages.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and support staff on projects.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, invoicing and client relationships where applicable.
• Support business development and proposal efforts as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (environmental)

Job description

Lead Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater

GEI Consultants Canada is seeking a Process Engineer to support the growth of our Civil Practice. This role combines technical leadership in water and wastewater facility design with project management responsibilities, including client engagement and delivery oversight. You’ll work on impactful projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor emerging talent within a flexible and collaborative working environment.

• Design Development: Create process engineering designs and equipment selection for water and wastewater infrastructure, including vertical facilities (pump stations, booster stations, reservoirs) and linear infrastructure (gravity sewers, forcemains, watermains).
• Technical Documentation: Prepare engineering calculations, equipment lists, P&IDs, PCNs, and hydraulic models. Expertise in pump system design, commissioning, and optimization is essential.
• Reports & Specifications: Write design reports, technical specifications, and contract documents. Develop construction cost estimates.
• Coordination: Act as the lead project engineer, collaborating with civil, structural, and electrical disciplines to deliver integrated design packages.
• Drafting & Modeling: Work with drafting teams to produce engineering drawings and 3D BIM models aligned with design intent.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Construction Support: Review shop drawings, respond to contractor queries, and assist with site inspections, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting during construction.
• Project Management: Depending on project type, you may lead projects directly as the project manager. You are expected to manage scope, quality, budgets, invoicing, schedules, and client relationships with guideance and support form the senior management team.
• Business Development: Contribute to proposals and client engagement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with strong academic training in environmental engineering, including water/wastewater conveyance and treatment and civil infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and construction of water/wastewater and related municipal infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

Preferred Skills

• Site inspection and commissioning experience.
• Experience with hydraulic transient analysis and modeling software.
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as MS Project.
• Master’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.

Additional Information

• Applicant must include in their CVs a list of projects engaged in over the past 5 years with details where applicable.
• Interviewees may be asked to complete a technical and written communication assessment during the interview process.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $115,000.00 – $125,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.