Posted 4 days ago
Wastewater Process Engineer
@ Jacobs
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Jacobs is hiring a Wastewater Process Engineer in its Burnaby office to support planning, design and delivery of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment projects across Western Canada. The role involves process design, modelling, technical documentation and project coordination, with mentorship of junior engineers. The posting states a salary of $90,000 to $140,000, full-time, with a hybrid work policy.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support process design of wastewater treatment facilities
- Perform process modelling, mass balances and hydraulic calculations
- Develop technical reports, specifications and design documentation
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, schedules and budgets
- Mentor intermediate and junior engineers
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, environmental or civil engineering
- 10 to 12 years of wastewater process engineering experience
- P.Eng. in British Columbia or eligibility to obtain
- Experience with BioWin, GPS-X or Sumo
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering |
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With a team of approximately 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world.
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With a team of approximately 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Dallas, TX |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | CyberData SolutionsConsulting & AdvisoryPower & EnergyArchitecture & PlanningCivil EngineeringDefense & SpaceRenewables & EnvironmentMechanical or Industrial EngineeringAviation & Aerospace |
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Your impact
At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions. As a Wastewater Process Engineer in our Burnaby office, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Western Canada. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life in communities.
As a Wastewater Process Engineer, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment projects. You’ll bring your strong process engineering expertise and project execution skills to help deliver high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Lead and support the process design of wastewater treatment facilities, including preliminary and detailed design phases
- Perform process modelling, mass balances, and hydraulic calculations for treatment systems
- Develop technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
- Participate in pilot testing, process optimization, and troubleshooting activities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers
- Support proposal development, including technical approach and scope definition
- Provide mentorship and guidance to intermediate and junior engineers
- Support or lead project delivery for wastewater projects of moderate complexity
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients to ensure alignment on project objectives
- Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks and changes
- Contribute to client relationship management through effective communication and technical leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset)
- 10–12 years of relevant wastewater process engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia or eligibility to obtain
- Ability to travel to local project sites (having a driver’s incense in British Columbia is considered an asset)
- Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
- Experience with process modelling tools (such as BioWin, GPS-X or Sumo)
- Demonstrated experience supporting or contributing to project management activities, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams, schedule and budget tracking, and client communication
- Ability to support delivery of projects through various phases, with an understanding of scope, risk, and change management principles
- Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical writing skills
- Experience working on municipal infrastructure projects in Western Canada
- Previous consulting engineering experience
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development
- Familiarity with BC regulatory requirements and guidelines
90,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper
140,000.00
The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $140,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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