Role overview

Junior Engineer / Project Technologist (Water, Wastewater & Environmental Projects)

Emissions Reduction and Compliance

Winnipeg, MB / Thunder Bay, ON / Kenora, ON

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 to $70,000

Ready to launch your career while helping communities protect and improve their water resources? If you're eager to learn, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to contribute to meaningful environmental and infrastructure projects across Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba, we'd love to hear from you.

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Pinchin is seeking a Junior Engineer / Project Technologist to join our Emissions Reduction and Compliance team. This position can be based out of our Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, or Kenora office. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience supporting water, wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, and environmental projects for municipal, industrial, commercial, and Indigenous community clients throughout Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Junior Engineer / Project Technologist will be an important member of our regional team, supporting a range of environmental and infrastructure projects across Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba. Through a combination of field work and office-based activities, you will assist with sampling programs, site inspections, data collection, technical reporting, and project coordination. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, build technical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that support communities and the environment throughout the region.

Your Role and Action

Support the delivery of water, wastewater, stormwater, and environmental projects for municipal, industrial, commercial, and Indigenous community clients across Northwestern Ontario.
Assist with field investigations, site inspections, sampling programs, environmental monitoring, and data collection activities.
Coordinate and perform water, wastewater, and environmental sampling, including sample handling, documentation, and communication with external laboratories.
Compile, analyze, and interpret field and laboratory data, and assist in preparing technical reports, figures, and project documentation.
Provide project support to engineers and project managers, including regulatory compliance reviews, permitting activities, and client deliverables.
Assist with the preparation of proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and other project-related documentation.
Participate in site visits and field programs while following Pinchin's health, safety, and quality standards.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project team members.
Continue developing technical knowledge of water, wastewater, environmental compliance, and infrastructure projects through on-the-job learning and mentorship.
Represent Pinchin professionally and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on delivering practical solutions and excellent client service.

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

You bring a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in environmental and infrastructure projects. You're comfortable rolling up your sleeves, working as part of a team, and helping deliver high-quality solutions for clients and communities.

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
0–5 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, municipal infrastructure, engineering, or a related field.
Registered as, or eligible to register as, an EIT or P.Eng.
Familiarity with water, wastewater, stormwater, or environmental compliance projects is considered an asset.
Experience with field sampling, inspections, data collection, or technical reporting is an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, GIS, Civil 3D, or related software is an asset.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Willingness to travel throughout Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba, including rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, and conduct field work in various weather and site conditions.
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Compensation and Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.

Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits

Additional Information

Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
No agency phone calls please.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.