Project Engineer

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that's expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

•    Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.

•    Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.

•    Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.

•    Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We're committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, is responsible for managing water and wastewater projects and for providing technical support during all stages of the delivery of new water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure projects including delivering, reviewing planning and design documentation, on-site support for inspections, testing and commissioning activities and project closeout documentation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

•    Provides technical support to management and leads teams during the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure.

•    Prepares and reviews feasibility studies and assessment reports during the Environmental Assessment and planning stage and pre-design reports, cost estimates and design drawings and tender documents during the detailed design stage of projects.

•    Reviews shop drawings and contract change documentation and attends site meetings and site inspections during the construction stage of projects.

•    Ensures quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts with the Department.

•    Assists in the development and management of quality control programs, operating and business procedures and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.

•    Supports the development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines and templates related to process and business improvements/optimizations.

•    Oversees engineering consultants and manages projects for the Departments infrastructure.

•    Co-ordinates and/or leads project teams.

•    Liaises with and maintains positive relationships with internal Department contacts, cross-department staff, external contractors, consultants etc., relating to projects. 

•    Respond to enquires on issues related to assigned projects.

•    Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

•    Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.

•    Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario.

•    Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in the approvals, design, construction, testing and commissioning of water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment systems, including project management experience.

•    Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

•    Knowledge of water, wastewater treatment, collection and distribution systems and operations techniques, complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, valving, etc. and solid waste management 

•    Understanding of budgeting process, strategic planning, program development and implementation techniques.

•    Demonstrated ability in the Region's  core competencies. 

•    Demonstrated report writing and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.

•    Demonstrated leadership skills to co-ordinate project teams; ability to work effectively independently and cooperatively within a team environment.

•    Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications.

•    Ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.

•    Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required.