Senior Process Mechanical Engineer, Water/Wastewater

Jacobs; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer to lead teams on municipal water and wastewater facilities. You will drive design development, equipment selection, and coordination across disciplines, including site visits and construction support.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with utilities, and applying advanced engineering tools. You will mentor staff, contribute to proposals, and oversee mechanical process calculations, reports, and tender tasks while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer licensed in BC.
• 10+ years in process mechanical design for municipal water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with utilities service connections and design coordination.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic Institute, AWWA codes and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams to meet deadlines.
• ASME, NFPA, and Building Codes are assets.
• HVAC, plumbing and fire protection knowledge for relevant facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and mechanical engineering teams in the design and delivery of large municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Coordinate design development, calculations, reports, specifications, and cost estimations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for staff across projects.
• Engage with supply authorities, review shop drawings, and issue site instructions.
• Participate in client design reviews, proposals, and marketing efforts.

Skills

Process engineering

Mechanical design leadership

Project management

Water/wastewater experience

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer licensed in British Columbia

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

We are looking for a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer to join our Burnaby, British Columbia team who is excited about solving complex water and wastewater process mechanical related challenges for our clients.

As the lead process mechanical engineer, you will lead process and mechanical engineering teams in the design and delivery of large municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations. In your role as lead, you will provide technical support and leadership in the design development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of such engineered systems, both locally and regionally, as well as advocate the use of advanced engineering and automation tools in the design.

You will provide design coordination between multiple engineering disciplines and expert advice to internal and external clients, including performing condition assessments of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump station infrastructure.

You will continue to gain experience and lead other staff members on all phases of design as well as construction document preparation including mechanical process calculations, design reports, mechanical equipment condition assessment, specifications, drawing development, cost estimation, and participation in client design review meetings/workshops. Your role will also include project tender and construction related tasks typically associated with the role of a consulting engineer including engaging with the supply authorities, responding to requests from contractors and clients, reviewing shop drawings, preparing site instructions and change orders, and regular site visits.

You will also further be required to play an active role in project proposal preparation and supporting the Jacobs’ marketing team where you will lead the process mechanical scope of work.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering
• Professional Engineer licensed in the province of British Columbia
• At least 10 years’ demonstrated experience in the following process mechanical design, equipment selection, condition assessment, and commissioning of process mechanical infrastructure associated with municipal wastewater facilities and pump stations
• Demonstrated experience in providing interdisciplinary leadership, mentorship, and development of staff
• Experience dealing with local utilities for service connection, design compliance and coordination
• Solid knowledge and application of the mechanical requirements and guidelines per Hydraulic Institute, AWWA, provincial water and wastewater codes and standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude, dependable, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide a high level quality of work
• Forward thinking, eager to learn and teach best practices, and contribute innovative ideas
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with ASME, NFPA and Building Codes is an asset
• Experience with Design Build Project is an asset
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection system design for commercial, water/wastewater treatment, transportation, office, retail, hospitality, educational, institutional, industrial, and other similar building types is an asset

Posted Salary Range Minimum

140,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

190,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $190,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, 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.

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.