Senior Project Manager, Drinking Water/Water Recovery and Reuse Treatment

Jacobs; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Manager for drinking water and wastewater treatment projects in Ontario, Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in water treatment engineering and project execution. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, supporting business development, and mentoring junior engineers. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, along with strong communication skills. The salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $200,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in relevant water treatment and process engineering.
• Planning and design experience in water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution for water treatment facilities.
• Support business development efforts and client relationships.
• Mentor younger engineers and assist in team building.

Skills

Water treatment engineering

Process engineering

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

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 an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager for our drinking water, water recovery and reuse treatment. This role will support our Ontario team and provide leadership, technical expertise, and discipline in project execution. Someone who can use their vast experience in the water industry and apply it to today’s challenges.

Responsibilities

As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful design and construction of water treatment facilities and help lead clients to the correct treatment approach by utilizing desktop calculations, bench analysis, pilot plant operation, and full-scale operational troubleshooting. You’ll have the opportunity to work with conventional and advanced treatment processes, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, granular media filtration, biological filtration, membrane filtration, disinfection (ozone, UV, chlorine), adsorption, and other treatment processes.

We’ll rely on you to support business development efforts and help in the pursuit of new projects, as well as work directly with clients on the projects and tasks that you are leading, developing long‑term client relationships. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.

Learn from our senior technologists who are experts in the industry, with the expectation that you will assist with team building and mentoring of younger engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering
• 15+ years of experience in relevant water treatment and process engineering, including water, wastewater, and reuse systems
• Planning and design experience in water distribution system, including pipelines, pumps stations and storage tanks
• Planning and design experience in wastewater systems, including pipelines, pump station, and treatment plants and knowledgeable about water systems
• Demonstrated understanding of drinking water supply, water reuse and recovery treatment, master planning, and treatment processes and technologies
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Self-motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license is desirable

Salary

$150,000.00 to $200,000.00 (base salary range for this position in Ontario, Canada). Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

EEO & Accommodations

Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please contact the team via Careers Support.