Project Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Parsons; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to manage and lead various dynamic projects. The role involves engineering tasks, team leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in civil or environmental engineering, along with significant experience in the field. Parsons offers a supportive workplace with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Strong understanding of the GTA/Ontario engineering consulting market.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design, delivery, and construction management for water and wastewater projects.
• Independently perform engineering tasks including calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer registration or eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS)

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to manage and lead the design, delivery, and construction management for various dynamic linear water and wastewater projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Independently performing engineering tasks on assigned projects, including developing engineering calculations, drawings, engineering reports, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.

• Providing engineering construction management and support through submittal reviews, evaluating testing data, etc.

• Managing and leading project team members including mentorship of junior engineers.

• Stamping and sealing engineering drawings as the Engineer of Record.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, electrical, transportation, and environmental engineers.

• Engage in client meetings and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, with related work experience delivering linear/conveyance projects.

• Professional Engineer registration or eligibility to register with PEO is required.

• Strong understanding of the GTA/Ontario engineering consulting market.

• 7+ years of experience in water/wastewater projects.

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and guidelines (e.g., MECP, TRCA, municipal design standards and codes).

• Excellent technical writing and report preparation skills.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Knowledge in water/wastewater modeling and optimization.

• Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis.

• Experience with environmental impact assessments, permits, and regulatory submissions.

• Assess and optimize water and wastewater treatment plants, including capacity analysis, and operational improvements.

• Understanding of water quality principles, pollutant transport, and treatment technologies.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and hydraulic modelling software such as InfoWorks/InfoWater.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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