Senior Process Mechanical Engineer, Water/Wastewater

Jacobs; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer to join our Alberta team (Calgary or Edmonton) and tackle complex water and wastewater challenges for municipal clients.

As the lead, you will guide process and mechanical engineering efforts, coordinate across disciplines, and support proposals and bids. The role emphasizes mentorship, client engagement, and applying advanced engineering tools while operating under a hybrid work model in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer licensed in Alberta.
• 10+ years' experience in process mechanical design for municipal wastewater facilities and pump stations.
• Experience leading staff and mentoring.
• Experience dealing with local utilities for service connections and coordination.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic Institute, AWWA, and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and mechanical teams in the design and delivery of water and wastewater plants and pumping stations.
• Provide design coordination, reports, specifications, cost estimation, and shop drawings.
• Engage in tenders, site visits, and construction-related tasks as a consulting engineer.
• Support project proposals and lead the process mechanical scope within Jacobs.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

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

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 Alberta (Calgary or Edmonton) 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 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 Alberta.
• 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 quality of work.
• Forward thinking, eager to learn and teach best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with staff supervision and group operation support is an asset.
• 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.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.