Junior Water/wastewater Professional

**Junior Water/Wastewater Professional**

**(full-time permanent position)**

**Location: Guelph, Ontario**

**GM BluePlan Engineering Limited **is a dynamic consulting firm providing services in infrastructure planning, asset management, land development, water and wastewater, and construction support. Built on robust municipal, environmental, land development, structural and water and wastewater engineering services, our team of professionals throughout Ontario have a strong legacy of providing sound technical advice and innovative solutions for our private and public sector clients.

We are seeking a Junior Water/Wastewater Professional to join our water-wastewater Infrastructural Renewal, Design and Construction (IRDC) group to provide engineering solutions for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment systems for private and municipal clients. This position will involve work on all aspects of project delivery as described below.

**What you will do**:

- As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, help deliver infrastructure projects related to municipal water and wastewater facilities, including condition assessments, feasibility studies, Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, preliminary and detailed design and construction contract administration and inspection
- Infrastructure improvement projects may include:

- Water booster stations
- Municipal production well and treatment sites
- Wastewater pumping stations
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Watermain, sanitary sewers, forcemains, and storm sewers

Improvements typically incorporate
- process pipe and valves
- process pumps, wastewater grinders, flow meters
- building plumbing, HVAC systems
- Process instrumentation
- Electrical distribution, Instrumentation and Control
- Standby generator systems
- Construction sequencing
- Structural alterations
- Erosion and sediment control
- Yard piping
- Asphalt, landscaping, and restoration
- Support proposal preparation, report writing, cost estimation, engineering drawing preparation, tendering, construction contract administration, and construction inspection
- Support senior design drafting technologists in producing clear, professional design drawings and figures
- Work towards mastery of relevant guidelines, codes and standards
- Attend client meetings and conduct site visits
- Act as Project Coordinator, communicating with internal discipline leads, sub-consultants, clients, contractors, and Regulatory agencies such as the Ministry of Environment, local Municipalities and conservation authorities
- Contribute to team initiatives related to continuous improvement
- This position will involve regular travel to sites within approx. 3-hour drive from Guelph

**What you will need**:

- Graduate of a civil, environmental, or water resource engineering or civil engineering technology program with knowledge of hydraulics and process design
- Desire to continuously learn and contribute to our team to provide great infrastructure solutions to our clients
- Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, managing your own time and priorities in communication with project managers and team leaders
- Ability to build relationships and trust with internal and external team members
- Strong organizational, oral, written communication and problem-solving skills
- Technical writing skills
- Strong math and science fundamentals relevant to water/wastewater engineering
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Some familiarity with Autodesk software including Civil 3D and/or Revit; additional training will be provided
- Possess a valid G driver's licence and have access to a personal vehicle
- Knowledge of provincial drinking water and wastewater regulations, Ministry of Environment Design Guidelines, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and the Ontario Building Code is an asset

**COVID-19 Considerations**:
**What we can provide**:

- A dynamic and balanced work environment which encourages teamwork, initiative and ingenuity
- Exposure to a broad range of civil engineering projects
- Personalized opportunities for career development, mentoring, training and education, including through a Young Professionals group, Coaching program, and in-house training courses.
- A positive work experience and opportunities for growth and advancement
- A competitive compensation package including profit-sharing, a benefit package and RRSP program
- Extra-curricular social and team building activities

**Join our Team **
- We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._