Biosolids Wastewater Engineer

  • Primary Location: CA - Burnaby, BC - 3292 Production W
  • Compensation: CAD 140,000 - CAD 180,000 - yearly

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Wastewater Engineer with experience in Biosolids to join our Water & Wastewater team in Burnaby, BC. This is a senior leadership role delivering municipal wastewater and biosolids infrastructure projects in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

  • Assist AECOM biosolids design on a key project.
  • Support, oversee, and coordinate engineering activities in Biosolids Technology.
  • Mentor staff and project managers on technical solutions in Biosolids Technology.
  • Interpret project requirements and recommend solutions in Biosolids Technology.
  • Serve as primary technical leader within the domain.
  • Stay informed of new developments and recommend changes to programs and applications.
  • Use creativity, foresight, and judgment to solve technical problems.
  • Provide technical expertise to region business line, market sector and business development teams.
  • Provide visible industry and technical leadership within and outside AECOM.

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 6+ years of experience in Biosolids Technology.
  • Professional Engineers License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Lead process design for anaerobic digestion and biosolids handling systems on municipal wastewater treatment projects.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
  • 12+ years of experience in biosolids technologies.
  • Expertise in development, optimization, and application of biosolids treatment solutions.
  • Strong background in municipal water and wastewater facility operations.
  • Hands‑on experience with advanced anaerobic digestion systems.
  • Knowledge of thermal treatment processes including incineration.
  • Experience with biosolids drying systems and energy recovery solutions.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies such as biosolids gasification.

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, and retirement savings.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions will be made by the hiring team.

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