Water/Wastewater Process Engineering Intern in Markham, Ontario

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Water/Wastewater Process Engineering Intern for employment in the Markham, ON office.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks related to municipal wastewater treatment and automation design and construction administration activities. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

• Work under supervision of a project manager, contract administrator, and/or senior-level team member.

• Participate in wastewater engineering, process and automation design activities including preparation of design calculations, equipment sizing and selection, process layouts, engineering specifications, and cost estimates.

• Prepare CAD drawings such as P&IDs, process piping, control panel, and network drawings.

• Equipment selection and liaison with equipment suppliers and vendors.

• Review of quantity and cost estimates for completeness and accuracy.

• Participate in contract administration services during the construction of wastewater infrastructure and facilities.

• Perform municipal wastewater treatment plant site investigations, data collection, and analysis activities.

• Prepare technical memoranda, contribute to preliminary and detailed design reports.

• Prepare permitting applications for local regulatory agencies.

• Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary design teams and assist with coordination tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Mechatronics, Systems Design or related field and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the master’s degree are eligible to apply for this position. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of desktop computational tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, etc.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

• Strong technical report writing skills.

• Able to organize workload and multiple project deadlines.

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation).

• Previous work experience in the field of municipal wastewater is an asset.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not offered for this position.

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $22.00/hour – $26.00/hour.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10115934

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd