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Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer will lead the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams through the entire project life cycle. Responsibilities include technical analysis, project delivery against budgets and schedules, and active participation in business development and proposal submissions.

  • Hybrid
  • Calgary, AB
  • Posted Aug 11, 2026
  • 1 position

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description At AECOM we balance the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future through a deep understanding of interconnected systems. Our professionals work in and across the major markets to deliver comprehensive solutions that safeguard human health and the environment. We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). We design projects that are fully constructible. The Water Division of AECOM has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer with skills and experience to lead the design of water and wastewater treatment plants. The emphasis for this position is on process design, design coordination and project coordination skills to develop water and wastewater treatment plant design activities involving a technical design team of various levels and disciplines of engineers and CAD designers. The responsibilities of this position include: Design coordination of municipal water/wastewater projects that include multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including structural, architectural, building mechanical, process mechanical, I&C, electrical, etc. Contribute significantly to the successful design of municipal water/wastewater treatment and vertical infrastructure projects Development and preparation of technical analysis, report writing, and conceptual / preliminary / detailed designs Lead complex technical solutions to clients Organizing project teams to support project design and execution Leading project delivery against established budgets, schedules, and quality expectations Provide clear and focused leadership on all project functions related to project design, project control, and construction administration to meet overall project goals. Participate in business development activities including leading and development of all aspects of proposal submissions. Create a team environment that supports AECOM’s Client focus, where employees meet the expectations, requirements, and agreements of our Clients. Define the project quality requirements. Ensure compliance with AECOM, APEGA and Client quality policies and procedures. Qualifications Minimum Requirements : Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemical or Civil Engineering, or a related field 8+ years of relevant experience in municipal water/wastewater projects, including a balanced mix of office and field work Previous experience in design of water and wastewater treatment plants Registration within Canada as a P.Eng Preferred Qualifications : 12+ years of relevant work experience, including a good combination of office and field experience Established relationships with clients in Western Canada Understanding of the applicable design standards in Western Canada Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form productive relationships with co-workers and with clients Excellent communication skills including written, spoken, presentation and report writing Additional Information Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM 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. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team. State/Province: Alberta Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC Business Line: Water Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: CA - Calgary, AB - 48 Quarry Park Bl Compensation: CAD 130000 - CAD 180000 - yearly

What you’ll do

The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer will lead the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams through the entire project life cycle. Responsibilities include technical analysis, project delivery against budgets and schedules, and active participation in business development and proposal submissions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Civil Engineering and possess at least 8 years of relevant experience in municipal water/wastewater projects. Professional registration as a P.Eng in Canada is required for this position.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • AD&D • Disability benefits • Paid time off • Leaves of absences • Voluntary benefits • Flexible work options • Well-being resources • Employee assistance program • Business travel insurance • Service recognition awards • Retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase plan

Listed skills

  • Project managementPreferred
  • Quality assurancePreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Water treatment design
  • Wastewater treatment design
  • Process design
  • Design coordination
  • Project coordination
  • Technical analysis
  • Report writing
  • Project management
  • Construction administration
  • Business development
  • Proposal development
  • Multi-disciplinary team leadership
  • Engineering design
  • Quality assurance
  • Infrastructure consulting
  • Report Writing
  • Project Design
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
  • Project Controls
  • Time Off Management
  • Resilience
  • Technical Design
  • Project Delivery
  • Planning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Budgeting
  • Business Development
  • Construction
  • Technical Analysis
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication
  • Construction Management
  • Consulting
  • Training And Development
  • Distributed Control Systems
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Wastewater
  • Operations
  • Process Design
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management Life Cycle
  • Systems Development Life Cycle
  • Sewage Treatments
  • Registration
  • Coordinating
  • Trustworthiness

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Energy
  • Water/Wastewater Engineer
  • Water / Wastewater Engineer
  • Civil Engineers
  • Water/Wastewater Engineers

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
10+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week