Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer (Design Lead)

Jacobs; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for a Senior Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer (Design Lead) to join our Toronto office. This role involves leading exciting water infrastructure projects, overseeing engineering calculations, preparing technical documentation, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, and possess extensive experience in engineering consulting.

Key responsibilities include project management, stakeholder coordination, and quality assurance. A competitive salary range of $135,000 to $175,000 is offered for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering consulting; 10+ for senior-level.
• Licensed (or eligible) Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Experience managing multiple disciplines on projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering calculations and drawing preparation.
• Prepare and review technical memos, reports, and specifications.
• Lead coordination of multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Civil/Environmental Engineering

Project Management

Hydraulic design

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Autodesk

MicroStation

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

Senior Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer (Design Lead)

We are currently looking for a Senior Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer (Design Lead) to join our Toronto office and take part in exciting and engaging water infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity.

Key Infrastructure

• Large and small diameter watermains and sewers
• Distribution and collection networks
• Pipe rehabilitation

Key Duties

• Oversight of engineering calculations and drawing preparation (hydraulics, pipe design, fittings and reinforcement, material and equipment selection)
• Preparation and review of technical memos, reports, and specifications
• Alignment selection
• Chamber/station layout and design
• Coordination of design with various stakeholders for permits and approvals
• Leading coordination of multidisciplinary teams and supporting project management activities including scope, schedule, and budget
• Participating in proposal development, client presentations, and business development efforts
• Mentoring junior and intermediate staff to support team development
• Supporting quality assurance/quality control review of project deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (or applicable discipline and/or equivalent experience)
• Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in an engineering consulting environment; 10+ years preferred for senior‑level responsibilities
• Experience managing and coordinating multiple disciplines on small to large projects, including the ability to successfully manage scope, schedule, and budget
• Experience in design of large and small diameter linear infrastructure
• Experience in trenchless design with methods such as HDD, TBM, and MTBM
• Experience in condition assessment and rehabilitation (asset)
• Experience in proposal preparation and business development (asset)
• Experience with alternate delivery methods (asset)
• Experience designing using Autodesk and MicroStation software
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software (asset)
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage with clients, regulators, and municipal stakeholders
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position is $135,000.00 to $175,000.00.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.