Water

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. 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.

Lead and support the process design of wastewater treatment facilities, including preliminary and detailed design phases

- 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
- 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

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset)

- 10–12 years of relevant wastewater process engineering experience
- 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
- 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
- Solid communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical writing skills

Experience working on municipal infrastructure projects in Western Canada

- Previous consulting engineering experience
- Familiarity with BC regulatory requirements and guidelines

#Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.

📌 Wastewater Engineer (Burnaby)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Burnaby