Senior Water/ Wastewater Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Toronto, Ontario, to join our Municipal Infrastructure team within Engineering Services. The role is 100% in-office in Toronto and supports planning for waste, water resilience, and sustainability across major airport projects.

The candidate should have at least 5 years in environment or sustainable design, with strong ESG knowledge and experience in large programs. PE/CEM/LEED/AP ENV SP certifications are favorable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in environment, energy, or sustainable design.
• Experience delivering sustainability outcomes in infrastructure; large programs is a plus.
• Holistic understanding of sustainability and Net Zero incl. decarbonization.
• Familiarity with ESG and climate accounting standards.
• Experience in sustainable resource management and circular economy.
• Strong analytical skills using data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning for waste, including terminal, outbuildings, construction, circular construction, and waste management.
• Supports planning for water resilience programs: stormwater, water conservation, and water quality.
• Ensures proper handling, recycling, disposal, and removal of waste materials at construction sites.
• Design considers self-sustaining circular ecosystems and water harvesting for irrigation and stormwater.
• Coordinates with SR&C and external stakeholders on sustainability strategy.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Sustainability

Data analytics

Project leadership

Education

Engineering degree

PE

CEM

LEED AP

ENV SP

Job description

Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.

Overview

Come join us to work at one of the most important Canadian airport projects of decade. As part of AtkinsRéalis' Engineering Services group, the municipal infrastructure team specializes in providing a full range engineering services for infrastructure projects to local, national, and international clients. The municipal infrastructure team is looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team to work on one the most important Canadian airport projects. This role is based in Toronto, ON. and the position is 100% in-office in Toronto.

Your role

• Supports planning for waste (and circularity) programs, including terminal waste, outbuildings waste, construction waste and circular construction, and off-aircraft waste.
• Supports planning for water resilience programs, including stormwater, water conservation, and water quality.
• Confirms proper handling, recycling, disposal, and removal of waste materials, including hazardous wastes, at the construction sites.
• Confirms that the design considers self-sustaining circular ecosystems and infrastructure requirements, water harnessing to aid in irrigation and stormwater management, innovative solutions to waste and pollution management, and the reduction of the overall carbon footprint.
• Coordinates with Stakeholder Relations and Communications (SR&C) and external stakeholders on all areas of sustainability strategy.
• Confirms that the overall program and design strategy includes all relevant sustainability requirements and responds to the principles of a sustainable development, and occupant lifestyle and well-being.
• Confirms that the approach to the relevant works is consistent with the Canadian airport's vision and strategy for a sustainable, carbon-positive, and environmentally friendly future.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of Client staff.

About You

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the environment, energy, or sustainable design sector.
• Experience of delivering sustainability outcomes in the infrastructure sector. Experience in large complex programs considered an asset.
• Holistic understanding of sustainability and Net Zero, with a particular interest in decarbonization (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions), climate risk assessment and management.
• Demonstrable understanding of sustainability/ESG and climate accounting, management, and disclosure standards and guidance.
• Demonstrable experience in sustainable resource management, materials efficiency, and circular economy.
• Strong technical capability in all project phases and ability to solve complex problems including by using data analytics to support solution identification.
• Recognized degree in related engineering, planning, or sustainability field and professional certification (PE, CEM, LEED AP, ENV SP).

Overview

Join a world-class engineering team shaping the future of major airport infrastructure in Canada. As part of our Airports group within AtkinsRéalis' Engineering Services, you'll work with passionate planners, engineers, and innovators dedicated to designing smarter, safer, and more efficient air transport systems. This is a unique opportunity to play a strategic leadership role on one of the most significant airport development programs underway in the country—driving complex planning activities that will influence passenger experience, operational efficiency, and long-term capacity.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $ 91,000 - 125,100 CAD annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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