Watewater Process Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. 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 Here's what you'll need 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 Ideally, You’ll Also Have 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 Posted Salary Range Minimum 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.

Lead and support the process design, modelling, and delivery of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment projects. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project schedules, budgets, and client relationships.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering and 10-12 years of relevant wastewater process engineering experience. Must hold or be eligible for a P.Eng. designation in British Columbia.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Wastewater Process Design
• Process Modelling
• Mass Balances
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Technical Writing
• Pilot Testing
• Process Optimization
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Budget Tracking
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Client Relationship Management
• BioWin
• GPS-X
• Sumo

• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Construction

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable