Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

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As a part of our continued growth, AECOM's Calgary office is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer to join our vertical infrastructure team. The candidate for this position will work on municipal water/wastewater treatment, pump station and related infrastructure projects in all phases from planning and feasibility to detailed design, construction, and commissioning.

The responsibilities of this position include::

• Work successfully within a team environment and communicate effectively with other project team members and customers
• Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks.
• Undertake preliminary and detailed engineering design activities.
• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
• Exercise judgement limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. 
• Develop engineering designs, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Complete technical calculations to support design decisions
• Prepare technical reports and analysis to support project assignments.
• Support in the delivery of infrastructure to customers mostly within the municipal water, and wastewater sectors
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Provide construction administration and construction field services, including reviewing and approving construction progress in the field
• Coordinate the work of a mulit-discipline team of engineers
• Prepare complex project deliverables using a team of junior technical and support staff
• Pursue and deliver new water/wastewater projects with private and municipal clients
• Actively engage in professional development and industry events

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Process)
• 6+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in the municipal water/wastewater industry
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the province of AB (or eligible to become registered within 12 months)

Preferred Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in the municipal water/wastewater industry
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Proficient using common software packages (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with industry standards and strong working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment design and engineering
• Willing to travel to and visit active construction sites, providing field review services
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Motivated, team player, independent, organized with strong business acumen
• Experience working in the consulting industry and with with project management concepts, principles, and duties
• Proven ability to write winning proposals and obtain new work
• Good working knowledge of industry standard and local municipal standards and guidelines are considered an asset
  • Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team

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

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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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