Technical Lead, Water Treatment Engineer

Technical Lead, Water Treatment Engineer

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  British Columbia
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  CA - Burnaby, BC - 3292 Production W
• Compensation: CAD 170,000 - CAD 240,000 - yearly

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.

As part of our continued growth, AECOM is seeking a Technical Lead, Water Treatment Engineer to provide technical leadership within our BC Water Team
. Based in any of our three BC offices, this role offers the opportunity to shape and lead complex water treatment solutions that support safe, resilient, and sustainable communities across the province.

This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys being a go-to expert
, mentoring others, and advancing innovative water treatment approaches while ensuring compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations.

• Lead the modeling and simulation of water treatment processes, utilizing advanced computational tools and techniques.
• Ensure designs comply with all applicable environmental regulations and standards.
• Conduct assessments and identify areas for improvement in existing water treatment systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement innovative water treatment solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Engage with stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, clients, and community members, to discuss project developments and compliance matters.
• Assist with the planning and pursuit of new business opportunities.
• Use creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented technical problems.
• Provide visible industry and technical leadership within and outside of AECOM.

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education in water treatment engineering, with a focus on developing client focused solutions while achieving modeling and regulatory compliance.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the province of BC (or eligible to become registered within 12 months).

• 20+ years of experience in water treatment engineering, with a focus on developing client focused solutions while achieving modeling and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of water quality standards, treatment processes, and environmental regulations.
• Experience understanding client challenges and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Master's degree in related field or demonstrated experience.
• Advanced knowledge of water treatment processes, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Expertise in water treatment modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of local, provincial, and federal regulations related to water treatment and quality.
• AWWA certifications or other relevant water treatment specialties preferred.
• Travel as needed for project site visits and client meetings.

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm, we solve complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

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.