Environmental Engineer (Environmental, Water and Wastewater)
Top Benefits
About the role
Environmental Engineer (Environmental, Water and Wastewater)
Emissions Reduction and Compliance
Richmond/Burnaby, BC
Annual Salary Range: $60,000 to $85,000
Help shape sustainable environmental, water and wastewater solutions for
communities across BC. If you enjoy solving technical challenges and contributing to meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary
engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering.
We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through
solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.
At Pinchin, we empower our people, uphold unwavering principles and work with
purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.
Pinchin is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Emissions Reduction and
Compliance team in the Lower Mainland, BC. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this newly created role supports a growing team and is currently based in Richmond, with an office relocation to Burnaby planned for later in 2026.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager and the Practice Specialist, the
Environmental Engineer executes environmental, wastewater, stormwater and drinking water design, permitting, construction and assessment projects. Duties may include collaboration for treatment system design and permitting, sample coordination, sample collection, data processing, analysis, and writing reports.
The Environmental Engineer will work with Project Managers and Senior Technical
Engineers, as well as collaboratively with other departments in Pinchin to help clients meet their on-going environmental regulatory compliance requirements.
Your Role and Action
- Support the Environmental, Water and Wastewater Services Team with various projects in BC, including planning and coordinating field assessments, coordinating sampling and data collection events, developing and executing assessment plans, coordinating with external labs and other specialists, and report writing.
- Play a role in the design and execution of environmental restoration, assessment, drinking water and wastewater treatment system design, improvement and permitting from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, and exceeding client expectations.
- Conduct thorough on-site inspections to assess site conditions, system performance and regulatory compliance and assist in the formulation of appropriate solutions and strategies.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations and best practices in infrastructure and green infrastructure design.
- Prepare proposal documents and assist with the management of project budgets and invoicing under the direction of the Project Manager.
- Represent Pinchin through professional conduct, and adhere to proper quality control, and health and safety protocols both in the office and at client facilities.
What You’ll Bring to Pinchin
We’re looking for someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate
about making a difference. You enjoy learning, collaborating with others, and contributing to projects that support environmental stewardship and resilient water and environmental infrastructure.
- Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or a related discipline.
- 3-6 years of experience in environmental consulting, industrial operations, municipal infrastructure, or a related field.
- Registered as, or working toward, a professional designation such as EIT or P.Eng.
- Familiarity with Canadian and BC regulations related to environmental, water, wastewater, stormwater and environmental compliance considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of environmental, water and wastewater treatment systems, stormwater management, and environmental infrastructure considered an asset.
- Experience supporting technical assessments, field investigations, inspections, data collection, and report preparation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, GIS, Visio, or other technical software is an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
- Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel to project sites and conduct field work as required.
For Current Employees
Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information
on the application process.
Compensation and Assessment
Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each
candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.
As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and
consistent evaluation of all applicants.
What makes Pinchin different?
We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our
commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.
Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace
that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.
Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits [https://www.pinchin.com/Pages/10]
Additional Information
- Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
- Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
- No agency phone calls please.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive
workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please
let us know.
We make buildings and environments better.
Not the right fit? Search for Environmental Engineer jobs in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About Pinchin
Pinchin Ltd. is one of North America's premier environmental, engineering, building science, and health & safety consulting firms. Established in 1981 by Dr. Don Pinchin to provide consulting services to the asbestos abatement industry, the company has grown to over 1000 staff in 60+ offices across North America.
Pinchin provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Building Science & Sustainability,
- Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation,
- Emissions Reduction & Compliance,
- Environmental Science,
- Geo-technical Engineering,
- Indoor Environmental Quality,
- Hazardous Building Materials (Asbestos, Lead, Radon),
- Environmental Laboratory Services (Asbestos, Mould, Odour, Legionella),
- Mechanical Engineering & Design,
- Occupational Health & Safety,
- Training seminars & courses in all aspects of these fields.
With a focus on balancing your business goals with an understanding of both natural and built environments, Pinchin can help you investigate potential building sites and ensure that your office complex provides a safe and healthy working environment for your staff. As a leader in environmental, health, and safety consulting, Pinchin helps you stay compliant with increasingly complex environmental, health and safety standards and laws, both in Canada and the United States. We invite you to contact us for more information.
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Environmental Engineer (Environmental, Water and Wastewater)
Top Benefits
About the role
Environmental Engineer (Environmental, Water and Wastewater)
Emissions Reduction and Compliance
Richmond/Burnaby, BC
Annual Salary Range: $60,000 to $85,000
Help shape sustainable environmental, water and wastewater solutions for
communities across BC. If you enjoy solving technical challenges and contributing to meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary
engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering.
We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through
solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.
At Pinchin, we empower our people, uphold unwavering principles and work with
purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.
Pinchin is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Emissions Reduction and
Compliance team in the Lower Mainland, BC. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this newly created role supports a growing team and is currently based in Richmond, with an office relocation to Burnaby planned for later in 2026.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager and the Practice Specialist, the
Environmental Engineer executes environmental, wastewater, stormwater and drinking water design, permitting, construction and assessment projects. Duties may include collaboration for treatment system design and permitting, sample coordination, sample collection, data processing, analysis, and writing reports.
The Environmental Engineer will work with Project Managers and Senior Technical
Engineers, as well as collaboratively with other departments in Pinchin to help clients meet their on-going environmental regulatory compliance requirements.
Your Role and Action
- Support the Environmental, Water and Wastewater Services Team with various projects in BC, including planning and coordinating field assessments, coordinating sampling and data collection events, developing and executing assessment plans, coordinating with external labs and other specialists, and report writing.
- Play a role in the design and execution of environmental restoration, assessment, drinking water and wastewater treatment system design, improvement and permitting from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, and exceeding client expectations.
- Conduct thorough on-site inspections to assess site conditions, system performance and regulatory compliance and assist in the formulation of appropriate solutions and strategies.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations and best practices in infrastructure and green infrastructure design.
- Prepare proposal documents and assist with the management of project budgets and invoicing under the direction of the Project Manager.
- Represent Pinchin through professional conduct, and adhere to proper quality control, and health and safety protocols both in the office and at client facilities.
What You’ll Bring to Pinchin
We’re looking for someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate
about making a difference. You enjoy learning, collaborating with others, and contributing to projects that support environmental stewardship and resilient water and environmental infrastructure.
- Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or a related discipline.
- 3-6 years of experience in environmental consulting, industrial operations, municipal infrastructure, or a related field.
- Registered as, or working toward, a professional designation such as EIT or P.Eng.
- Familiarity with Canadian and BC regulations related to environmental, water, wastewater, stormwater and environmental compliance considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of environmental, water and wastewater treatment systems, stormwater management, and environmental infrastructure considered an asset.
- Experience supporting technical assessments, field investigations, inspections, data collection, and report preparation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, GIS, Visio, or other technical software is an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
- Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel to project sites and conduct field work as required.
For Current Employees
Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information
on the application process.
Compensation and Assessment
Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each
candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.
As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and
consistent evaluation of all applicants.
What makes Pinchin different?
We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our
commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.
Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace
that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.
Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits [https://www.pinchin.com/Pages/10]
Additional Information
- Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
- Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
- No agency phone calls please.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive
workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please
let us know.
We make buildings and environments better.
Not the right fit? Search for Environmental Engineer jobs in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About Pinchin
Pinchin Ltd. is one of North America's premier environmental, engineering, building science, and health & safety consulting firms. Established in 1981 by Dr. Don Pinchin to provide consulting services to the asbestos abatement industry, the company has grown to over 1000 staff in 60+ offices across North America.
Pinchin provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Building Science & Sustainability,
- Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation,
- Emissions Reduction & Compliance,
- Environmental Science,
- Geo-technical Engineering,
- Indoor Environmental Quality,
- Hazardous Building Materials (Asbestos, Lead, Radon),
- Environmental Laboratory Services (Asbestos, Mould, Odour, Legionella),
- Mechanical Engineering & Design,
- Occupational Health & Safety,
- Training seminars & courses in all aspects of these fields.
With a focus on balancing your business goals with an understanding of both natural and built environments, Pinchin can help you investigate potential building sites and ensure that your office complex provides a safe and healthy working environment for your staff. As a leader in environmental, health, and safety consulting, Pinchin helps you stay compliant with increasingly complex environmental, health and safety standards and laws, both in Canada and the United States. We invite you to contact us for more information.