Project Engineer

Oakville, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for the detailed mechanical design of industrial and municipal water and wastewater systems, including biological sludge incineration and digestion. They will generate technical RFQ packages, perform bid evaluations, and ensure all designs comply with contractual requirements and local codes.

Job details

Job Title: Project Engineer Duration: 12 months to start Start Date: October 6th onward Location / Work Model: Hybrid - Oakville location, 3x/week to start, could go down to 2x/week deeper into contract once they are trained and familiar with the team onsite. Work Schedule: 9-5 Interview Rounds: 2 rounds Role Definition (Non-Negotiable) Role Summary/Purpose: Responsible for the detailed mechanical engineering scope of industrial and municipal water and wastewater systems as well as biological sludge incineration and digestion. The Project Engineer (PE) develops key documents and generates technical RFQ packages and technical bid evaluations for rotating equipment, vessels, valves and other mechanical equipment. The PE works with a cross-functional engineering and broader project team to deliver to our customers. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical discipline. 5 or more years of experience in a related Engineering field. Responsibilities: Perform mechanical related design of water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring design quality, while meeting project schedule, budget, and customers’ expectations. Perform required calculations needed for sizing, generate technical specifications and perform technical bid evaluations for the fabrication/procurement of various mechanical equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, blowers, compressors, chemical feed systems, vessels/tanks, filters, piping systems, and valves. Engineer systems in compliance with engineering principles, customer standards and specifications, contractual requirements, and local applicable codes. Ensure that all engineering designs, bills of material and technical data are completely and accurately documented by reviewing associated engineering drawings and related documents. Coordinate activities concerned with process and mechanical design reviews as well as project issue (scheduling and technical) resolution related to design, construction and start-up. Meet Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for project execution and documentation. Interface with project manager and customer on project and problem resolution. Desired: Experience with the specification and evaluation of rotating equipment, piping, tanks and manual valves. Ability to read P&IDs and PFDs (including material balances). Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and a basic understanding of water chemistry. Experience with hydraulic design including head and NPSH calculations for sizing of pumps. Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects. Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment. Good technical writing and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with co-workers. Target Backgrounds: project environment (pumps and pipes)

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and possess at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience. Strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency in reading P&IDs/PFDs, and experience with hydraulic design and equipment specification are required.