Water Treatment Engineer

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM** is seeking a **Water Treatment Engineer** to support and advance technical delivery within our BC Water Team. This **new role** is ideal for an experienced engineer who provides specialized technical expertise and contributes independently to water treatment studies and designs while supporting overall project delivery. This position may be based in **Kelowna, Burnaby, or Victoria** and offers the opportunity to work on complex water treatment projects alongside Technical Leads and multidisciplinary teams across British Columbia. **Key Responsibilities** + Serve as a senior technical resource providing specialized input to **municipal drinking water treatment studies, designs, and infrastructure projects** . + Independently complete discipline‑specific components of water treatment projects, including process design, analysis, and modeling. + Apply drinking water regulations, guidelines, and best practices in the development of compliant treatment solutions. + Participate in interdisciplinary reviews to ensure technical integration, constructability, and quality of deliverables. + Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations related to potable water treatment systems. + Perform quality control reviews of work prepared by others. + Develop construction cost estimates, technical effort estimates, and provide input to project budgets and schedules. + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project staff. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. + A minimum of **6 years of related experience** , or **demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education** , in water treatment or closely related fields. + Solid understanding of water treatment processes, system design, and performance evaluation. + Ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment. + Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or ability to obtain registration. **Preferred Qualifications** + **Master’s or PhD degree in a related field with a focus on drinking water treatment or drinking water quality.** + 10+ years of experience in water treatment engineering, with a focus on developing client focused solutions while achieving modeling and regulatory compliance. + Experience with water treatment modeling software and data analysis tools. + **Experience supporting municipal drinking water treatment or water infrastructure projects.** + **Familiarity with BC and Canadian drinking water regulatory frameworks, guidelines, and approval quality regulations and approval processes.** + Experience preparing technical specifications, design packages, and construction cost estimates. + Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence within a team environment. + Expertise in water treatment modeling software and data analysis tools. + AWWA certifications or other relevant water treatment specialties preferred. **Additional Information** + Relocation is not available for this position. + Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $99000 to $160000. **About AECOM** 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 2025. 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. **ReqID:** J10150946 **Business Line:** Water **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** Canada **Career Area:** Engineering **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** CAD 99000 - CAD 160000 - yearly