Description
Position Title: *Project Engineer (Liquid Waste, Wastewater Treatment Facility Planning)
Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Department: Liquid Waste Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical Level P2A ($108,607.20 - $127,710.87 annually)
Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a *Project Engineer who will be responsible for a wide range of planning and policy initiatives related to wastewater treatment plants, including capacity reviews, process technology evaluations, developing WWTP expansion & upgrade plans, and providing policy direction for regional plans that will contribute to a sustainable and resilient region.
You are: a strategic critical thinker who uses innovative approaches to solving problems. You are a highly motivated individual demonstrating a flexible and adaptive attitude with a desire to learn and improve. You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for working collaboratively. Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes, emerging issues and regulations is considered an asset.
The *Project Engineer reports to the Senior Engineer in the Wastewater Treatment Facility Planning Group within the Policy, Planning and Analysis Division.
This role:
- Researches, develops, and implements Metro Vancouver’s strategies and policies related to wastewater treatment plants and liquid waste regulatory issues.
- Performs a range of engineering and project management work in consultation with senior staff including policy development and implementation, project/scope definition, planning engineering, developing RFPs and contracts for consulting services, project oversight and coordination, document preparation; scheduling; and report writing document. May lead projects with well-defined outcomes and acts as a resource to junior engineers and technical staff.
- Prepares and tracks financial aspects of projects and provides project management oversight for multiple projects including contract administration. Sets and monitors project schedules. Monitors and controls costs within own work ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds making recommendations to senior staff.
- Assesses, evaluates and incorporates technical requirements including input from external agencies and other Metro Vancouver departments. Works with engineering staff and consultants and liaises with internal departments and external contacts including member municipalities, regulatory agencies and the general public; works on multiple simultaneous projects in various stages of completion.
- Researches, analyzes, interprets, and studies technical information. Makes conclusions and diagnoses problems based on a sound understanding and application of engineering principles. Explains difficult issues and works to establish consensus and compliance.
- Identifies non-standard conditions and makes recommendations for remedy. Uses judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve unusual or problem situations. Consults on difficult, complex or highly unusual matters or decisions and provides progress and technical updates to senior staff.
- Performs other related duties as required.
To be successful, you have:
- Bachelor of Applied Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Completion of a relevant 4-year engineer-in-training program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
- Sound technical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and the ability to strategically develop planning and policy recommendations based on technical findings. Ability to interpret bylaws, regulations, policies and guidelines from relevant local, regional, provincial, and federal jurisdictions
- Demonstrated contract administration and project management skills. Ability to organize and prioritize a complex series of project components to meet multiple time based deliverables requiring a high level of detail and accuracy. Demonstrates persistence to overcome obstacles.
- Sound written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including letter, report writing, and presentation skills. Ability to explain difficult issues and works to establish consensus and compliance.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with internal and external contacts. Skill in dealing tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations including contact with the public, member municipalities, government agencies and contractors.
- Ability to work under general direction and use sound independent judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address and resolve unusual or problem situations. Uses judgment to determine which methods are applicable in any given situation. Sound problem solving skills; ability to analyze business needs and provide strategic input.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented work environment; contributes to the team with constructive ideas, information and experiences.
- Strong analytical and research skills and ability to present recommendations clearly. Displays a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
- Proficiency using Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
- Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s license.
*Candidates with more experience may be considered at the Senior Project Engineer level, along with the applicable rate of pay.
Our Vision:
Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.
At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact careers@metrovancouver.org for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.
Please follow this link https://metrovancouver.org/about-us/careers to our Careers page where you can submit your application by November 19, 2024.
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