GEI Consultants

Lead Process Engineer - Water & Wastewater

GEI Consultants • $115K — $125K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a focus on environmental engineering, water/wastewater treatment, and civil infrastructure.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
  • At least 10 years of experience in water/wastewater and municipal infrastructure design and construction.
  • Strong communication and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to meet physical and environmental requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Create process engineering designs and select equipment for water and wastewater systems.
  • Prepare engineering documentation including calculations, P&IDs, and hydraulic models.
  • Write technical specifications, design reports, and construction cost estimates.
  • Lead project engineering efforts, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Work with drafting teams to develop engineering drawings and 3D BIM models.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders for effective project execution.
  • Support construction activities, including site inspections and troubleshooting.
  • Manage project scope, quality, and client relationships, with support from senior management.

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation with eligibility for annual performance bonuses.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits and wellness spending accounts.
  • Flexible hybrid work schedules and cell phone stipends.
  • Access to GEI University for continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
  • Support for professional development and recognition programs.
  • Generous paid holidays and a paid time-off program.
  • Opportunity to become an owner and shareholder in the company.
  • A vibrant culture focused on sustainability, diversity, equity, and community engagement.
Full Job Description
Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI Consultants Canada is seeking a Process Engineer to support the growth of our Civil Practice. This role combines technical leadership in water and wastewater facility design with project management responsibilities, including client engagement and delivery oversight. You'll work on impactful projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor emerging talent within a flexible and collaborative working environment.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Design Development: Create process engineering designs and equipment selection for water and wastewater infrastructure, including vertical facilities (pump stations, booster stations, reservoirs) and linear infrastructure (gravity sewers, forcemains, watermains).
  • Technical Documentation: Prepare engineering calculations, equipment lists, P&IDs, PCNs, and hydraulic models. Expertise in pump system design, commissioning, and optimization is essential.
  • Reports & Specifications: Write design reports, technical specifications, and contract documents. Develop construction cost estimates.
  • Coordination: Act as the lead project engineer, collaborating with civil, structural, and electrical disciplines to deliver integrated design packages.
  • Drafting & Modeling: Work with drafting teams to produce engineering drawings and 3D BIM models aligned with design intent.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Construction Support: Review shop drawings, respond to contractor queries, and assist with site inspections, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting during construction.
  • Project Management: Depending on project type, you may lead projects directly as the project manager. You are expected to manage scope, quality, budgets, invoicing, schedules, and client relationships with guideance and support form the senior management team.
  • Business Development: Contribute to proposals and client engagement initiatives.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with strong academic training in environmental engineering, including water/wastewater conveyance and treatment and civil infrastructure.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and construction of water/wastewater and related municipal infrastructure.
  • Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
  • Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

Preferred Skills
  • Site inspection and commissioning experience.
  • Experience with hydraulic transient analysis and modeling software.
  • Familiarity with scheduling software such as MS Project.
  • Master's degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.

Additional Information
  • Applicant must include in their CVs a list of projects engaged in over the past 5 years with details where applicable.
  • Interviewees may be asked to complete a technical and written communication assessment during the interview process.


About GEI Consultants

GEI Consultants is a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm based in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1970 and has since grown to become a trusted partner for clients across a wide range of industries. GEI Consultants offers a wide range of services, including civil engineering, environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and more. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions that help clients achieve their goals while minimizing their impact on the environment.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1970

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