Company Description
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Job Description
At AECOM, we deliver innovative solutions for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, helping communities meet their current and future needs through sustainable and resilient engineering. From treatment facilities and pumping stations to linear infrastructure and rehabilitation projects, our teams work collaboratively to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
As part of our continued growth, AECOM is actively seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project EIT to join our Process Engineering – Water team in Burnaby or Victoria, BC. The Junior Project EIT will support our engineering team on an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) program, focusing on lean collaboration, disciplined coordination, and reliable delivery.
In this newly created role, the successful candidate will support the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers. The candidate will play a key role in facilitating design coordination, managing document control, tracking actions, and generating reports to maintain the team’s alignment with project milestones and commitments. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical, project delivery, and client-facing skills while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects.
The responsibilities of this position include:
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Supporting the delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and related infrastructure projects.
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Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams and communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders.
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Coordinating IPD “Big Room” sessions and pull-planning workshops; scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, capturing minutes, and tracking actions to closure.
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Maintaining project logs (submittals, transmittals, issues & decision register) and ensuring timely routing, responses, and version control.
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Facilitating cross-discipline design coordination; managing model exchange schedules and distributing clash/coordination reports with clear action owners and dates.
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Supporting quality processes: organizing design reviews, tracking review comments to closure, and maintaining checklists and deliverable registers.
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Providing construction administration and field services support, including site visits and field reviews.
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Preparing concise status reports and dashboards on schedule, risks, issues, and KPIs; verifying data accuracy prior to circulation.
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Performing assignments requiring the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
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Supporting equipment selection, data analysis, and technical evaluations.
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Assisting with quantity take-offs, cost estimating, and project planning activities.
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Undertaking preliminary and detailed engineering design activities under the supervision of experienced engineers.
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Preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, and tender documents.
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Utilizing industry-standard engineering software to support project delivery.
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Actively engaging in professional development and working toward achieving professional engineering designation.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related discipline).
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Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Familiarity with engineering principles, standards, and design practices.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills; skilled at meeting minutes and stakeholder follow-ups.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Basic understanding of design phases, drawings/specs, and common Architecture, Engineering, and Construction terminology.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
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Willingness to travel to project sites and construction locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
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Previous co-op, internship, or consulting experience related to water, wastewater, or municipal infrastructure.
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0–3 years of relevant experience in municipal water, wastewater, or related infrastructure projects.
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Familiarity with IPD/Lean concepts (Last Planner System, pull planning, TVD) and Big Room collaboration.
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Exposure to BIM workflows and model coordination processes.
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Experience with one or more tools: Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, Procore, Navisworks, Revit, Bluebeam.
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Power BI or Excel dashboarding skills for KPI reporting.
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Experience with quantity take-offs, cost estimating, and technical report preparation.
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Familiarity with engineering design and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, BioWin, hydraulic and hydrologic modelling software, or other industry-standard tools.
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Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligible for registration, with the applicable provincial engineering association.
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Understanding of project management concepts, principles, and project delivery processes.
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Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and technical excellence.
Additional Information
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Relocation is not available for this position.
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Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
