Wastewater Treatment Engineer

AECOM•Kelowna, BC

2d•CA$120,000 - CA$160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Engineer to support and advance technical delivery within our BC Water Team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who provides specialized technical expertise and contributes independently to wastewater treatment studies and designs while supporting overall project delivery. This position may be based in Kelowna, Burnaby, or Victoria and offers the opportunity to work on complex water treatment projects alongside Technical Leads and multidisciplinary teams across British Columbia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 6 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, in wastewater treatment or closely related fields.
Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or ability to obtain registration within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD degree in a related field with a focus on wastewater treatment.
10+ years of experience in wastewater treatment engineering, with a focus on developing client focused solutions while achieving modeling and regulatory compliance.
Experience with treatment modeling software and data analysis tools.
Solid understanding of treatment processes, system design, and performance evaluation.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment.
Experience supporting municipal treatment or infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with BC and Canadian regulatory frameworks, guidelines, and approval quality regulations and approval processes.
Experience preparing technical specifications, design packages, and construction cost estimates.
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as an technical resource providing specialized input to municipal wastewater treatment studies, designs, and infrastructure projects.
Independently complete discipline‑specific components of wastewater treatment projects, including process design, analysis, and modeling.
Apply regulations, guidelines, and best practices in the development of compliant treatment solutions.
Participate in interdisciplinary reviews to ensure technical integration, constructability, and quality of deliverables.
Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations related to potable water treatment systems.
Perform quality control reviews of work prepared by others.
Develop construction cost estimates, technical effort estimates, and provide input to project budgets and schedules.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project staff.