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Job DescriptionAs a part of our continued growth, AECOM’s Calgary office is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer to join our vertical infrastructure team. The candidate for this position will work on municipal water/wastewater treatment, pump station and related infrastructure projects in all phases from planning and feasibility to detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
The responsibilities of this position include::
- Work successfully within a team environment and communicate effectively with other project team members and customers
- Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks.
- Undertake preliminary and detailed engineering design activities.
- Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
- Exercise judgement limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
- Develop engineering designs, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Complete technical calculations to support design decisions
- Prepare technical reports and analysis to support project assignments.
- Support in the delivery of infrastructure to customers mostly within the municipal water, and wastewater sectors
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
- Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.
- Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
- Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
- Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
- Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
- Provide construction administration and construction field services, including reviewing and approving construction progress in the field
- Coordinate the work of a mulit-discipline team of engineers
- Prepare complex project deliverables using a team of junior technical and support staff
- Pursue and deliver new water/wastewater projects with private and municipal clients
- Actively engage in professional development and industry events
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Process)
- 6+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in the municipal water/wastewater industry
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in the province of AB (or eligible to become registered within 12 months)
Preferred Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in the municipal water/wastewater industry
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Proficient using common software packages (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with industry standards and strong working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment design and engineering
- Willing to travel to and visit active construction sites, providing field review services
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
- Motivated, team player, independent, organized with strong business acumen
- Experience working in the consulting industry and with with project management concepts, principles, and duties
- Proven ability to write winning proposals and obtain new work
- Good working knowledge of industry standard and local municipal standards and guidelines are considered an asset• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
