Water and Wastewater Process Engineer Co-op Position

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec’s Canadian Operations has an exciting opportunity for an Intern/Co-op Water, Wastewater Process Engineer in our Waterloo, ON office, you will have the opportunity to apply your engineering academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. The Engineering group provides engineering services for the firm's clients world-wide specializing in services that emphasize the application of innovative and leading-edge industrial and mining water and wastewater treatment, groundwater remediation and soil remediation applications.

We are seeking an engineering co-op / intern for approximately 4 months (8 months optional) during the summer semester of 2025. The co-op placement will be located at the Waterloo office location at 295 Hagey Blvd. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Design industrial water, wastewater, mine impacted water treatment, and related process engineering systems, including sampling and characterization, bench and pilot scale treatability evaluations, PFD and P&ID development, production of detailed engineering drawings and equipment specifications and on-site activities;
• Economic and technical evaluation of treatment technologies;
• Literature reviews for state-of-the-art water treatment processes and techniques;
• Process engineering system evaluation and modelling, resource reduction audits, and operational troubleshooting.
• Assist with engineering calculations using computer-based technical tools;
• Technical writing of reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Data input and analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Follow instructions and interact with engineers, geologists, office administrative staff, CADD operators (draftsmen), contractors and construction personnel;
• Potential for fieldwork such as soil and groundwater sampling, stormwater inspections, and drilling and contractor oversight; and
• Local travel or driving to project sites as needed.

• Currently registered in a Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in a relevant engineering discipline. (required)
• close to graduation (e.g. senior) or Master’s enrollment. (preferred)
• Degree focus area in chemical, civil, or environmental engineering. (preferred). 

• Experience with ArcView, CADD, and/or Microsoft Office. (preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; (preferred)
• The ability to conduct independent research; (preferred)
• A team player with a willingness to travel within southern Ontario and Canada, as required; (preferred)
• Familiar with industrial processes in relation to impacted water generated in food and beverage, mining, and chemical manufacturing sectors; and (preferred)
• Valid Canadian driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation to drive to project sites. (required)

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with industrial wastewater systems and technology, process and detailed design, and operational troubleshooting;
• Experience with one or more industrial sectors including: food processing, automotive, chemical, mining, pharmaceutical, metal finishing, petroleum, and general manufacturing;
• Knowledge of microbiological fundamentals and processes as it pertains to biological water treatment;
• Knowledge of water, wastewater and other environmental engineering technologies, process calculations, and system design;
• Knowledge of industrial wastewater quality and municipal wastewater quality and impact on selected treatment technologies; and
• An interest in water/wastewater treatment, data management, hydrogeology, geochemistry, groundwater remediation.

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