At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering initiatives for water and wastewater systems while optimizing processes.
- Company: Join Aquatera, an Alberta Top Employer committed to healthier communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, pension plans, and generous vacation time.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment and community through meaningful work.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 96750 - 118250 $ per year.
Join the Team That’s Growing Healthy Communities. Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility. At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership and engineering expertise to support Aquatera’s water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems. This role is responsible for process optimization, regulatory compliance, capital planning, risk management, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Partnering closely with Operations, recognizing that strong cross-functional collaboration is key to success for this role.
- Champion Aquatera’s safety culture and organizational values in all work activities.
- Lead process engineering initiatives for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems.
- Provide mechanical engineering expertise and support for operational and capital improvement projects.
- Support facility master planning and long-range capital planning initiatives.
- Conduct feasibility studies, preliminary engineering assessments, and technical reviews.
- Develop, maintain, and improve process design standards, technical specifications, and engineering best practices.
- Provide technical oversight and professional sealing of process engineering documentation.
- Lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews, risk assessments, and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and support system outages and start-ups.
- Maintain and review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and support drawing updates using AutoCAD or similar software.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support Alberta environmental regulatory compliance requirements.
- Mentor and support team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications and Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA or eligibility for registration through interprovincial transfer.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive engineering experience, preferably within municipal water, wastewater, utility, or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of process design, process modelling, and system optimization.
- Experience supporting or working within water and wastewater treatment operations is considered a strong asset.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to contribute to multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading and facilitating Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information effectively.
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, reports, and studies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with process modelling software and AutoCAD is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, analytical, project management, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work safely in operational environments where personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
- Willingness to travel within the region and work additional or flexible hours when operational requirements arise.
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental and vision, defined benefit pension plan, RRSP matching, health and wellness spending account, and above average vacation benefits.
Conditions of Employment
- Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Pass 50 lb. fitness test.
- Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test.
Ready to make a difference? Start your journey with Aquatera Utilities Inc. This competition will remain open until October 30, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mechanical Engineer in Grande Prairie employer: Aquatera Utilities Inc.
At Aquatera, we pride ourselves on being more than just a utility provider; we are dedicated to fostering healthier communities across Alberta. As an Alberta Top Employer, we offer our Reliability Engineers a supportive work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and collaboration, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. With competitive compensation and a strong commitment to work-life balance, you will find meaningful work that truly makes a difference in the lives of others.
