Water/Wastewater Process Engineering Graduate

Water/Wastewater Process Engineering Graduate

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: CA - Kitchener, ON - 50 Sportsworld
• Compensation: CAD 60000 - CAD 75000 - yearly

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As part of our continued growth and success in the Southwestern Ontario municipal water market,AECOM is seeking a Water/Wastewater Process Engineering Graduate for a newly created position to be based in Kitchener, Ontario.

This role will work collaboratively with the Project Team on a variety of drinking water and wastewater projects, including treatment, pumping, storage, and related infrastructure through all project stages (planning and feasibility, design, construction, start-up and commissioning, and close-out).

This position is expected to being in May 2027.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform assignments requiring the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to support water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Undertake preliminary and detailed engineering design activities for water and wastewater infrastructure under the supervision of an experienced engineer (e.g., process design calculations, mass balances, hydraulic profiles, PFDs/P&IDs, layout sketches).
• Create designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Assist with equipment selection and and coordination with suppliers and vendors, including technical reviews and comparison of alternatives.
• Prepare technical specifications, special provisions, and forms of tender.
• Collect, validate and analyze technical data (e.g., flow, loading, water quality) and assist with interpreting results to inform design.
• Use engineering software and tools to solve basic engineering problems (e.g., spreadsheets, CAD/model review, and entry-level process/hydraulic modeling).
• Coordinate design inputs and information exchanges with internal multidisciplinary teams; coordinate status, issues, and needs proactively.
• Apply quality and safety procedures, participate in QA/QC reviews, and elevate complex issues or deviations for guidance.
• Prepare concise technical memos and reports to support project deliverables.
• Assist with cost estimate developments; review estimates for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with constructions services during the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities (e.g., submittal reviews, RFIs, shop drawings) and site inspections.
• Perform tasks in alignment with agreed scope, schedule, and budget, documenting assumptions and decisions.
• Actively engage in professional development, training, and knowledge-sharing; show initiative in taking on new responsibilities as skills develop.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineeringor other related field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for site visits, as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work independently on clearly defined tasks and contribute within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible to apply for P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) within four years.
• Co-op/internship or project experience supporting water or wastewater treatment processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical data and prepare clear written reports.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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