Environmental Engineer Job Hamilton area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Plan and run environmental site assessments (Phase I and II ESAs), including sampling programs, data interpretation, and reporting to CSA Z768 and Z769 standards
Design and oversee remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater, including risk assessment and risk-based closure approaches under provincial and federal frameworks
Support environmental impact assessments and permitting for infrastructure, energy, mining, and development projects under federal (IAAC) and provincial processes
Design and evaluate water and wastewater treatment systems, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control
Model and assess air emissions, noise, groundwater flow, and contaminant transport using tools such as AERMOD, MODFLOW, Gold Sim, ArcGIS, and QGIS
Prepare greenhouse gas inventories, emissions reporting, and decarbonization studies, including work related to carbon pricing and clean fuel requirements
Support climate risk and adaptation assessments for infrastructure and communities
Manage field programs: drilling and test pit oversight, monitoring well installation, sampling, and field QA/QC, with a strong safety focus
Evaluate waste management, landfill, and reclamation and closure plans, including mine and pit reclamation where applicable
Work with regulators (Environment and Climate Change Canada, provincial ministries, municipalities) and prepare submissions and compliance reports
Engage respectfully with Indigenous communities and stakeholders, and incorporate traditional knowledge and consultation requirements into project work
Use data tools (Python, Excel, Power BI, GIS) and responsibly applied AI-assisted analysis to interpret monitoring data and speed up reporting
Write clear technical reports, cost estimates, and proposals for clients and regulators
Mentor and review the work of newer engineers and technologists
Level
- Typical experience
- What you’ll own
Environmental Engineer I (EIT) - 0-2 years :
Field sampling, data analysis, report drafting, and design support, learning under a licensed mentor with a structured plan toward your P.Eng.
Environmental Engineer II - 2-5 years :
Managing assessments and small to mid-sized projects, leading field programs, supporting design and permitting, mentoring newer engineers, completing P.Eng. requirements
Senior Environmental Engineer (P.Eng.) - 5+ years :
Leading projects and client relationships, serving as technical authority, signing off on designs and reports where required, managing budgets and teams, developing staff

Promotion criteria are written down at every level, with regular career conversations. Many of our engineers have moved into project management, principal and discipline lead roles, and regulatory or corporate environmental leadership. What you bring Must have :

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Solid foundation in environmental engineering: hydrology and hydrogeology, water and wastewater treatment, soil and groundwater contamination, and air quality
Understanding of environmental regulation and a strong safety mindset for field work
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort working with data
Clear technical writing and communication with clients, regulators, and communities
Willingness to do field work in all weather, including travel to remote sites
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or a closely related engineering field from a program accredited by Engineers Canada (CEAB), or equivalent academic qualification recognized by your provincial regulator. We care about sound judgment and careful work.
Legal authorization to work in Canada (citizens, permanent residents, and valid work permit holders)

Nice to have (not required) :

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Registered as an EIT or P.Eng. with a provincial regulator (APEGA, Engineers and Geoscientists BC, PEO, OIQ, APEGS,…