Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer (Design Lead)

Jacobs; London; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Toronto is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer (Design Lead) to lead design on large infrastructure projects, including watermains, sewers, and rehabilitation, with a focus on delivering reliable systems for Ontario communities.

You will oversee calculations, coordinate with stakeholders, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and business development while upholding quality and safety. The role requires P.Eng in Ontario and 8+ years in engineering consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 8+ years in engineering consulting; 10+ for senior responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating multiple disciplines and managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience in design of large and small diameter infrastructure.
• Trenchless design experience (HDD, TBM, MTBM).
• Experience with Autodesk and MicroStation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering calculations and drawings ( hydraulics, pipe design ).
• Prepare and review technical memos, reports, specs.
• Align design with permits and approvals.
• Layout of chambers and stations.
• Coordinate design with stakeholders for permits.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and support project management.
• Participate in proposals and business development.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure QA/QC.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client engagement

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (Ontario) licensure

Tools

Autodesk

MicroStation

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

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.

You will have the chance to work on key infrastructure including

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

As a Senior Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer (Design Lead), you will be responsible for supporting overall work progress and technical performance on projects. Working with other members of our team, you’ll work closely with business group project delivery leadership or other senior project manager/operations leaders who provide oversight and mentoring.

Key duties will include

• Oversight of engineering calculations and drawing preparation (e.g. 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

Here's what you'll need

• 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 (an asset)
• Experience in proposal preparation and business development (an asset)
• Experience with alternate delivery methods (an asset)
• Experience designing using Autodesk and MicroStation software
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software (an 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

Posted Salary Range Minimum

115,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

155,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $155,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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