Lead Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in York Region is looking for a Process Engineer to enhance its civil practice. This position combines technical leadership in designing water and wastewater facilities with project management duties. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a P.Eng. designation, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with various teams, mentor others, and engage with clients on significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure design.
• Strong academic training in environmental engineering.
• Proven track record in project management.

Responsibilities

• Design process engineering for water and wastewater facilities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Lead projects and manage client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project coordination

Hydraulic modeling software

Site inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Description

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.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• 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 guidance and support from 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.

About 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.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.