Water Treatment Engineer

AECOM; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer to support technical delivery within our BC Water Team. The role can be based in Kelowna, Burnaby, or Victoria and involves working on complex water treatment projects with Technical Leads and multidisciplinary teams across British Columbia.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering and 6+ years in water treatment, with eligibility for P.Eng. in BC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience in water treatment or closely related fields.
• Solid understanding of water treatment processes, system design and performance evaluation.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource for municipal drinking water treatment studies, designs and infrastructure projects.
• Independently complete discipline-specific components of water treatment projects including process design, analysis and modeling.
• Apply drinking water regulations, guidelines and best practices in developement of compliant solutions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews to ensure integration, constructability and quality of deliverables.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications and calculations for potable water systems.
• Perform quality control reviews of work prepared by others.
• Develop construction cost estimates and input to project budgets and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project staff.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Independent work

P.Eng. eligibility (BC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Job description

• Primary Location: CA - Kelowna, BC - 3275 Lakeshore Rd
• Compensation: CAD 130,000 - CAD 160,000 - yearly

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer to support and advance technical delivery within our BC Water Team. This new role is ideal for an experienced engineer who provides specialized technical expertise and contributes independently to water treatment studies and designs while supporting overall project delivery.

This position may be based in Kelowna, Burnaby, or Victoria and offers the opportunity to work on complex water treatment projects alongside Technical Leads and multidisciplinary teams across British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource providing specialized input to municipal drinking water treatment studies, designs, and infrastructure projects.
• Independently complete discipline‑specific components of water treatment projects, including process design, analysis, and modeling.
• Apply drinkingwater regulations, guidelines, and best practices in the development of compliant treatment solutions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews to ensure technical integration, constructability, and quality of deliverables.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations related to potable water treatment systems.
• Perform quality control reviews of work prepared by others.
• Develop construction cost estimates, technical effort estimates, and provide input to project budgets and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, in water treatment or closely related fields.
• Solid understanding of water treatment processes, system design, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or ability to obtain registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in a related field with a focus on drinking water treatment or drinking water quality.
• 10+ years of experience in water treatment engineering, with a focus on developing client focused solutions while achieving modeling and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with water treatment modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Experience supporting municipal drinking water treatment or water infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with BC and Canadian drinking water regulatory frameworks, guidelines, and approval quality regulations and approval processes.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, design packages, and construction cost estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence within a team environment.
• Expertise in water treatment modeling software and data analysis tools.
• AWWA certifications or other relevant water treatment specialties preferred.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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About AECOM

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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.

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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.