Water & Wastewater Technical Lead

Ontario, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$80,000–$120,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Ontario, Canada
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead the planning and design of water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, facilities, and municipal, First Nations, and private-sector systems. Manage projects and interdisciplinary teams, contribute to proposals and technical studies, support engineering standards, and mentor junior staff.

Job details

Our client, an established engineering and environmental consulting firm with a reputation for delivering projects for municipal, First Nation and private sector clients, is seeking a Water & Wastewater Technical Lead. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid/remote role, paying $80-120k, depending on experience, plus a competitive vacation and benefits package. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with a strong technical background in water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection system design. Working at this firm can be a fast-paced environment that requires collaboration and engagement from multiple disciplines throughout project development. The successful candidate should be a self-starter, have exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills. They should be willing to travel on occasion to visit communities across Ontario and hold meetings with clients and community members. Responsibilities: Designing water and wastewater treatment infrastructures, master planning for municipalities, First Nations, and private sector clients. Preparing conceptual and detailed designs, calculations, layouts, and specifications. Managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously. Managing and coordinating with interdisciplinary design teams. Providing detailed input or helping with the preparation of technical proposals, feasibility studies, designs, and other assignments. Assisting in the development and implementation of engineering procedures and standards. Mentoring junior staff and providing direction on technical and non-technical project related matters. Providing leadership to junior staff to promote company growth and overall team building. Qualifications: Civil or Environmental Engineering degree with a minimum of five (5) years of job-related work experience. Strong process design experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and wastewater pump stations, distribution and collection systems, storage, and lift stations. Sound technical knowledge of detailed hydraulic calculations including but not limited to distribution system modeling, process piping, pump sizing, and process equipment sizing. Experience in water and wastewater master planning for municipalities, First Nations, and/or private sector clients. Must be working towards or actively registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario. Knowledge of Canadian and Ontario design codes and guidelines. Strong time-management skills and self-initiative to meet deadlines. Proven project management experience is required, including project control (budget setting and tracking, project scheduling, scope change management, agreements, etc.) Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel to remote and/or northern locations across Canada for multiple days at a time. Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license (G Class) in good standing. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent qualification is considered an asset. Client and government approval process experience is considered an asset. Please email your resume to Claire Stone at cstone@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a civil or environmental engineering degree, at least five years of relevant experience, strong water and wastewater process and hydraulic design expertise, and project management experience. Candidates must be working toward or registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, know applicable Canadian and Ontario design guidelines, communicate effectively, and be able to travel; a valid Ontario G Class driver’s license is required.