Wastewater Process Engineering Specialist/EIT

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Wastewater Process Engineering Specialist/EIT in Burnaby, BC. This role targets graduates or early-career engineers applying process and mechanical principles to water and wastewater facilities while gaining design and consulting experience.

Under supervision, you’ll support planning, design, and delivery of treatment facilities, pumping systems, and related infrastructure, progressing toward independent delivery of assignments.

Qualifications

• Academic, co-op, internship, or professional experience related to water or wastewater infrastructure.
• Foundational knowledge of process engineering principles and related equipment.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, equipment layouts, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Assist with preliminary design, calculations, sketches, and working drawings under guidance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and the engineering team for equipment selection.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and project reports.
• Support project data analysis and cost estimates to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage assigned work independently.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Hydraulics

Thermodynamics

Mechanical equipment

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree

Engineer-in-Training (EGBC) eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Wastewater Process Engineering Specialist/EIT

• Full-time
• State/Province: British Columbia
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: CA - Burnaby, BC - 3292 Production W
• Compensation: CAD 60,000 - CAD 86,000 - yearly

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking a Wastewater Process Engineering Specialist/EIT to be based in Burnaby, BC.

This position is well suited for a recent graduate or early-career engineer interested in applying process and mechanical engineering principles to water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working under the supervision of experienced engineers, the successful candidate will support the planning, design, and delivery of treatment facilities, pumping systems, and related infrastructure while developing their technical and consulting skills.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support preliminary engineering design, calculations, sketches, diagrams, and working drawings under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Select equipment and coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and the engineering team.
• Prepare technical specifications, special provisions, and tender documents.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to support engineering decisions.
• Coordinate shop drawing reviews and respond to technical inquiries.
• Review quantity and cost estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Support contract administration during construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities.
• Prepare technical reports, analyses, and project documentation.
• Deliver assignments within scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Communicate project progress and technical issues, escalating complex matters as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with project teams while also managing assigned work independently.
• Participate in professional development and industry events.
• Take on increasingly complex assignments as your technical knowledge and experience grow.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or other related field.
• Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training with EGBC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic, co-op, internship, or professional experience related to water or wastewater infrastructure, process engineering, mechanical systems, or engineering consulting.
• Foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, and mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with pumps, piping, valves, process equipment, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication,teamwork skills andtechnical report writing skills.
• Able to organize workload and multiple project deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position ( AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks).
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.