Water/Wastewater Process Engineer

Aplin Executive Search is proud to partner with a leading Alberta-based consulting engineering firm to recruit a Water/Wastewater Process Engineer (P.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead technical assessments and designs for critical municipal infrastructure projects focused on water and wastewater systems across Western Canada.
This role offers exposure to the full project lifecycle—from pre-design through detailed engineering and construction support—alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in process engineering and infrastructure systems and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and innovative solutions to public and private sector clients.
Reporting to senior leadership, the Process Engineer will be responsible for the evaluation, design, and optimization of water and wastewater systems. This includes treatment processes, pumping systems, chemical feed systems, and related piping and facility designs. The position involves preparing studies, technical reports, construction drawings, and specifications, while also contributing to project execution in the field.
Technical Design & Engineering
Lead and contribute to the design of water and wastewater systems, including water supply, treatment, distribution, lift stations, and treatment facilities
Conduct process engineering design, including sizing and selection of piping, chemical feed systems, and treatment components
Coordinate drafting resources and sub-consultants to complete detailed design deliverables
Develop front-end contract specifications and technical specifications for procurement
Conduct assessments of existing infrastructure and develop technical reports and recommendations
Analyze data, develop solution options, and estimate costs for presentation to clients
Project Management Support
Monitor project budgets, schedules, and personal time allocation
Contribute to quality assurance, internal review processes, and documentation standards
Adapt workflows based on project size, complexity, and available resources
Construction & Field Services
Assist with construction phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field inspections, and conformance reporting
Conduct site visits and field reviews to assess construction quality and alignment with design intent
Support project commissioning and system startup activities for water/wastewater infrastructure
Provide guidance and technical mentorship to junior engineers and technologists
Participate in team reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
Software Proficiency
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Visio, Microsoft Project, Outlook, and PDF tools
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D (for coordination with design/drafting teams) is considered an asset
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
or Engineer in Training (E.Minimum 5 years of experience in water/wastewater design within a consulting engineering environment
Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel to client and project sites across Alberta
Willingness to conduct occasional overnight travel and work extended hours during critical project phases
This position is ideal for a technically driven, client-focused engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make
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