Project Engineer, Municipal Water and Wastewater

CIMA+; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits from day one

RRSP with up to 4% employer contrib.

Employee ownership

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Vacation 3–5 weeks

Tailored training

Job summary

CIMA+ seeks a Project Engineer to join our Municipal Water Infrastructure team in Ontario. You will support the delivery of high-quality water and wastewater projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations and project objectives while promoting safety and technical excellence.

You will contribute to mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and advancing projects through design, construction, and proposals.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 8 years of relevant technical and project experience within consulting, specifically in municipal water/wastewater systems (distribution, conveyance, treatment plants, pumping stations, etc.)
• Eligible for or registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario and/or other provinces
• Strong technical background in water and wastewater systems, with experience across various project phases (conceptual design, pre-design, detailed design, and construction administration)
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience in client coordination
• Commitment to delivering innovative, practical, and technically sound solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage tasks efficiently while meeting project deadlines
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

• Support the project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed designs for municipal water and wastewater servicing projects
• Lead technical work packages on multidisciplinary projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating work with technical teams to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk management requirements
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress, risks, and performance metrics
• Assisting with timely preparation of invoices and supporting project financial tracking
• Proactive communication with clients and internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff and designers
• Supporting business development activities, including preparing technical components for proposals and project pursuits
• BSc/MSc in Engineering, Ontario PE eligibility, water/wastewater focus, strong communication, and leadership in multidisciplinary projects

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Client coordination

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering

Job description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join and grow with our Municipal Water Infrastructure team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality water and wastewater projects, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to help meet client expectations, project objectives, and organizational standards. You will also contribute to promoting our strong safety culture and commitment to caring for one another.

CIMA+ has one of the largest water teams in Ontario, with multidisciplinary industry leaders that will provide you with strong career growth and mentorship opportunities. As a privately owned Canadian company, we have a work community where your personal goals, ambitions and uniqueness is valued! From this role, you will have the opportunity to advance your career as a strong technical engineer or a project manager. We also provide opportunities in modeling, studies or detailed design focused in water or wastewater treatment.

This position offers the flexibility of our hybrid work model, including flexible hours, working from home, work either in our Markham, Mississauga, Kitchener or London offices.

Responsibilities:

• Support the project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed designs for municipal water and wastewater servicing projects
• Lead technical work packages on multidisciplinary projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating work with technical teams to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk management requirements
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress, risks, and performance metrics
• Assisting with timely preparation of invoices and supporting project financial tracking
• Proactive communication with clients and internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff and designers
• Supporting business development activities, including preparing technical components for proposals and project pursuits

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering from an accredited university
• 8 years of relevant technical and project experience within consulting, specifically in municipal water/wastewater systems (distribution, conveyance, treatment plants, pumping stations, etc.)
• Eligible for or registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario and/or other provinces
• Strong technical background in water and wastewater systems, with experience across various project phases (conceptual design, pre-design, detailed design, and construction administration)
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience in client coordination
• Commitment to delivering innovative, practical, and technically sound solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage tasks efficiently while meeting project deadlines
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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