Onsite Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager – Ontario

Skyline Recruitment Ltd; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Pension

Strong professional development pathways

Job summary

A well-established consulting and engineering firm in Ontario is seeking an experienced Onsite Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager to lead projects in water and wastewater management. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of consulting experience in Ontario, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a valid P.Eng. license. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and benefits while focusing on meaningful rural development projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting experience in Ontario.
• Licensed P.Eng. in good standing in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code Part 8 and MECP wastewater design guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Prepare and review engineering evaluation reports and specifications.

Skills

Consulting experience

Hydrogeological knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or Wastewater Engineering

Tools

AquiferTest

MODFLOW

Job description

Onsite Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager – Ontario

Base pay range: CA$100,000.00/yr - CA$135,000.00/yr

A well-established consulting and engineering firm in Ontario is seeking an experienced Onsite Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager to join their Water & Wastewater group. This role is ideal for a technical leader with strong experience in onsite sewage system design, hydrogeology, rural land development, and environmental engineering.

You’ll lead projects end-to-end, manage client relationships, provide senior technical oversight, and mentor junior staff across multiple Ontario offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Oversee and mentor engineers, geoscientists, technologists, and technicians
• Conduct and supervise field investigations in compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements
• Analyze hydrogeological and wastewater data and prepare technical interpretationsli>
• Prepare and review engineering evaluation reports, design reports, drawings, and specifications
• Design onsite wastewater/septic systems (small and large subsurface disposal systems)
• Complete mass balance and nutrient dilution calculations for Reasonable Use Criteria
• Prepare environmental approvals documentation (ECA submissions)
• Ensure project delivery meets schedule, budget, and quality expectationsSupport client retention, relationship development, and business growth
• Manage billing, project financials, and technical quality assurance
• Travel to project sites and meetings as required

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting experience in Ontario
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or Wastewater Engineering
• Licensed P.Eng. (in good standing) in Ontario
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code Part 8 and MECP wastewater design guidelines
• Experience with hydrogeological tools (AquiferTest, MODFLOW, etc.) is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong report writing, data analysis, and client-facing abilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior staff
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

Work Locations (Hybrid)

Work may be based in any of the following Ontario offices: Barrie, Kingston, Whitby, Peterborough.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Senior-level role with strong technical and leadership responsibilities
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• Opportunity to work on meaningful rural development and wastewater engineering projects
• Supportive, people-first culture with flexible hybrid arrangements
• Competitive salary, benefits, pension, and strong professional development pathways

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting