Project Engineer, Water and Wastewater Planning

ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Project Manager, is responsible for leading, planning, development and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure management projects and programs with internal and external stakeholders, including system sustainability management projects, development applications for proposed underground water and wastewater servicing, programming and initiatives; providing technical, analytical and problem-solving leadership and expertise to evaluate water and wastewater system performance; develop mitigation plans and implement rehabilitation works through system control and monitoring, risk analysis and planning, key performance indicator development and tracking; and providing technical expertise, advice, assistance, and guidance with respect to water and wastewater for all Regional capital construction projects and development applications.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGReviews and analyzes water and wastewater (WWW) system performance and sustainability and identifies areas for improvement.Develops, monitors and tracks relevant system sustainability performance metrics.Plans, develops, and coordinates infrastructure inspection, development approval, and data collection programs to support infrastructure condition assessment/rating and lifecycle analysis programs.Plans, develops, and implements relevant programs or projects.Develops risk assessment and risk mitigation framework and conducts risk assessment.Develops and monitors performance of relevant projects, programs and initiatives and identifies areas for further improvement.Prepares project planning documents, including project description reports, terms of reference, detailed scope of work documents, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and tenders as needed; prepares project cost estimates for use in the preparation of assigned projects.Reviews and prepares various technical memorandums, reports and correspondence as needed.Provides engineering recommendations to management and staff.Reviews and prepares various management and stakeholder reports including briefing memos to senior level management and reports to Council in connection with relevant projects, programs and initiatives.Develops and manages quality control programs, operating procedures, and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.Coordinates studies, projects, and programs with internal and external stakeholders, including other branches, departments and project teams, as needed.Conducts research into the development and improvement of business processes.Oversees engineering consultants and feasibility/functional studies and projects.Prepares and provides presentations to stakeholders, partners, the public, government agencies, senior management, and other internal staff.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORSuccessful completion of a University Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.

Eng.) with the Professional Engineers Ontario.Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T.

experience) in the approvals, design, construction techniques and/or operating processes of water and wastewater distribution collection and treatment systems.Working knowledge and ability in water and wastewater modelling; ability to review complex municipal engineering drawings and technical reports to ensure conformity to industry standards.Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater infrastructure management, including inspection and data collection, condition assessment/rating, risk assessment, failure analysis, condition based predictive lifecycle analysis, and long-term infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement planning.Solid understanding of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure management and maintenance principles and best practices.Previous project or program management experience.Demonstrated leadership skills to co-ordinate project teams; ability to work effectively independently and cooperatively within a team environment.Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documents, diagrams, request for proposals, business cases, presentations, and project status updates.Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.Knowledge of wastewater treatment and collection, water treatment and distribution system, project coordination, operations maintenance and/or management techniques, as well as complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, valving, etc.Understanding of budgeting processes, strategic planning and program development and implementation techniques.

Full Time