Senior Water Wastewater Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects nationwide, focusing on delivering integrated client experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and technical skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and be committed to ongoing professional growth. With flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of water and wastewater engineering.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Share ownership

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a professional engineer in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical review and QA/QC of water and wastewater projects.
• Assist in project management and design for municipal infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Review

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

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Your opportunity
Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor, and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! With excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced, agile environment.

Your opportunity
Dillon’s Communities and Environment Infrastructure technical group seeks a Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. You will work on exciting projects nationwide, delivering a fully integrated client experience. This role is ideal for a motivated leader eager to shape our growing team.

We operate as one team. This position is based in our Kitchener, London, or Guelph offices, with flexible hours and hybrid options to support work-life balance.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

• Technical review and QA/QC of water and wastewater projects.
• Assist with project management, preliminary and detailed designs for municipal and industrial infrastructure, treatment facilities, and pumping stations.
• Coordinate design team activities, provide direction to team members, and support client relationship managers.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, sub-consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.

Business Development

• Maintain existing client relationships and develop new ones, including preparing project proposals.
• Travel to other Dillon offices as needed.

Learning & Development

• Commit to ongoing professional growth.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Participate in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• Degree in civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a professional engineer in Ontario within six months.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in water and wastewater in Canada.
• References attesting to your leadership and technical skills.

Experience

• Progressive responsibility in water & wastewater design and project management.
• Understanding of consulting engineering business fundamentals.
• Strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and project phases.
• Knowledge of Canadian regulations and emerging technologies.

Why choose Dillon

We are driven by passionate professionals committed to impactful projects, innovation, and growth. Our core values include reliability, achievement, continuous development, creativity, courage, and inclusiveness. We offer competitive benefits, share ownership, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

At Dillon, we value diversity and inclusion, striving for a workplace that respects and leverages differences. Please contact us if accommodations are needed during the interview process.