Intermediate Water/Wastewater Process Engineer

Job summary

The engineer will support municipal water and wastewater projects from proposal through implementation, including design, feasibility studies, and construction administration. They will also provide mentorship to junior staff and ensure project objectives, schedules, and budgets are met.

Job details

Job Title: Intermediate Water/Wastewater Process Engineer Department: Municipal Job Location: Mississauga, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg Req Id: 640 Posting Start Date: 9/21/26 Job Description About Us We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way. The Role We are looking for an Intermediate Engineer with a focus on Water and Wastewater Process to join our well-established Municipal Department. This position can be located in our Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, or Mississauga offices. In this role you will you will be responsible for supporting municipal water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects from the proposal stage through to all stages of implementation. Projects will include feasibility studies and full scope engineering projects including preliminary and detailed design, construction contract administration, commissioning support, and final delivery. You will work on design projects that both build on your existing knowledge and expand your engineering experience through mentorship from our senior staff. You will work collaboratively on projects within the municipal department as well as on multi-disciplinary projects with the various other departments at KGS Group. Depending on your personal career path, you will (under the leadership of our senior engineers) focus on design development or take on project management responsibilities. Opportunities will continue to be provided to expand your knowledge and participate in larger municipal infrastructure projects catering to your interests. As part of your role in consulting, you will be responsible for ensuring project objectives, schedules and budgets are met. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to interface directly with clients that include large and small municipalities, First Nations, provincial and federal organizations, and private industry. You will prepare designs, reports, studies, and contract documents. You will be part of a team that delivers innovative solutions for our clients. All of this will take place in our friendly, collaborative work environment where you will work together with your colleagues in the Municipal Department as well as other disciplines to get the job done. Key Responsibilities Complete studies and develop designs that support a multidisciplinary team, or act as lead designer on appropriately sized municipal infrastructure projects related to water and wastewater treatment, pumping, and linear infrastructure Work with and provide guidance to our junior staff Participate in and promote KGS Group’s safety-first culture About You The ideal applicant will bring a strong mix of qualifications and previous experiences, including the following: Bachelor’s degree in civil, biosystems, or environmental engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution P.Eng. designation 5-8 years of related work experience in the planning, design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment, pumping and linear projects including some or all the following: Water and Wastewater Treatment System Design (Including Vendor-Supported Packaged Systems) Facultative and Aerated Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Design Lift Station and Forcemain Design Water Distribution Pumping and Distribution System Design On-Site Wastewater Disposal System Design Municipal Water and Wastewater Feasibility Studies and System Assessments Previous project management experience will be considered an asset Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to delegate design tasks and mentor junior staff Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Proficiency in water or wastewater modeling software is considered an asset The salary for this role is between $95,000 to $130,000 annually. Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. KGS Group may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the recruitment process. All AI-generated output is reviewed by qualified hiring professionals. We are committed to an inclusive and fair hiring process. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees. KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

What you’ll do

The engineer will support municipal water and wastewater projects from proposal through implementation, including design, feasibility studies, and construction administration. They will also provide mentorship to junior staff and ensure project objectives, schedules, and budgets are met.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil, biosystems, or environmental engineering and possess a P.Eng. designation. A minimum of 5-8 years of related experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning and design is required.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities • Flexible work environment • Collaborative work environment • Employee-owned company • Total compensation package

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Design Development · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Water treatment design
• Wastewater treatment design
• Project management
• Feasibility studies
• Construction contract administration
• Commissioning support
• Pumping system design
• Linear infrastructure design
• Mentorship
• Technical reporting
• Microsoft Office
• Water modeling software
• Wastewater modeling software
• Communication skills
• Design development

Job areas

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