Skip to Main Content

Job Title


Project Engineer, Water and Wastewater Treatment


Company : CIMA


Location : Kitchener, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Project Engineer, Water and Wastewater Treatment Full-time Sector Name: Infrastructure Employee Type: Regular Compensation: CAD 90,800 - CAD 124,850 yearly We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join and grow with our Water and Wastewater Treatment team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality water and wastewater treatment projects, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to help meet client expectations, project objectives, and organizational standards. You will also contribute to promoting our strong safety culture and commitment to caring for one another. This position offers the flexibility of our hybrid work model, including flexible hours, working from home, and working either in our Mississauga or Kitchener offices. Responsibilities Supporting the project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed designs for municipal water and wastewater treatment projects. Assisting in planning, organizing, and coordinating work with technical teams to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk management requirements. Monitoring and reporting on project progress, risks, and performance metrics. Assisting with timely preparation of invoices and supporting project financial tracking. Providing technical guidance to junior staff and contributing to a collaborative project team environment. Maintaining clear and proactive communication with clients and internal stakeholders. Supporting business development activities, including preparing technical components for proposals and project pursuits. Qualifications B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering from an accredited university. 8 years of relevant technical and project experience within consulting, specifically in municipal water/wastewater systems (distribution, conveyance, treatment plants, pumping stations, etc.). Eligible for or registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario and/or other provinces. Strong technical background in water and wastewater systems, with experience across various project phases (conceptual design, pre-design, detailed design, and construction administration). Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience in client coordination. Commitment to delivering innovative, practical, and technically sound solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage tasks efficiently while meeting project deadlines. Why choose CIMA+? Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution. As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees. Work/Life balance policy across Canada. 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience. Tailored training to improve your existing skills. At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile. CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review. Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.). In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment. Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr