Water/Wastewater Engineering Graduate

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kingston is hiring a Water/Wastewater Engineering Graduate. In this role, you will work with skilled environmental engineers on diverse projects related to water infrastructure. Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and community engagement, along with competitive salaries and employee wellness benefits.

Benefits

Merit and profit bonus program

Competitive salaries

Health and dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP matching program

Parental leave top-up program

Qualifications

• Graduate in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or Chemical Engineering.
• Passion for sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with environmental engineers on various projects.
• Participate in design projects related to water and wastewater.
• Assist with contract administration on multidisciplinary projects.
• Help prepare proposals, reports, and specifications.
• Communicate with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We’ve opened a role in our Kingston office for a talented, entrepreneurial Water/Wastewater Engineering Graduate to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s Environmental group.

Pop Quiz:

• Are you a graduate of a Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or Chemical Engineering program with a focus in water, wastewater, and/or solid waste infrastructure?
• Are you passionate about building sustainable water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure for Ontario communities?
• Does working with an experienced team to create high-quality custom solutions for clients using innovative technologies and alternate delivery excite you?
• Are you excited to learn and seek out new experiences, skills, and abilities?

If you scored four for four, JLR has a home for you! You’ll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, 100% employee-owned firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world-class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities.

JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit. Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise in a wide range of disciplines. Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff. You’ll have the opportunity to help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

If you’re innovative and collaborative, thrive when presented with new challenges, and are eager to take your career in new directions, then JLR is the right environment for you.

Your Role as a Water/Wastewater Engineering Graduate:

Choose your own adventure! Let’s talk about how your skills, experience, goals, and passions can find a home at JLR. As a Water/Wastewater Engineering Graduate, your role will include:

• Working directly with environmental engineers and other discipline team members as part of an integrated project team.
• Participating in a wide variety of studies and design projects involving water and wastewater pumping stations, water storage, reservoirs, water/wastewater treatment plants, solid waste and biogas facilities, and providing support to multidisciplinary projects.
• Assisting with contract administration duties on multidisciplinary projects as needed.
• Participating in Municipal Class Environmental Assessments and Master Plans for municipal water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure.
• Participating in the preparation and authoring of proposals, reports, specifications, and budget estimates.
• Communicating effectively with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build. We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and we’re proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions. Furthermore, we’re growing our presence in southwestern Ontario and all along the Great Lakes of Ontario.

We foster a friendly, welcoming, and team-oriented atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration. We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects. We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.

• Share ownership opportunities at all levels
• Merit and profit bonus program
• Competitive salaries reviewed annually

Work-life Balance and Employee Wellness

• Immediate health and dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Parental leave top-up program
• Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility

Interested in joining our team? Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your skills, qualifications, and the specific experiences that make you an ideal candidate for the position by emailing [e-mail] .

This posting is for a current vacancy, but we’re always open to great talent, even if it’s not exactly what we’ve posted. Check outour open positions or send us a cover letter and resume outlining your skills, qualifications, and the specific experiences to [e-mail] .

JLR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

At JLR, each of us contributes to inclusion and we all have a role to play. Our culture is the result of our behaviours, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. In turn, our environment inspires us to try new things, speak openly, and be bold. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to connect, belong, and grow. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .

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