Project Engineer - System Sustainability Management

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipal organization in Newmarket is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, an active P.Eng. designation, and at least five years of experience in the water and wastewater field. Responsibilities include analyzing system performance, developing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Join a dynamic team that values health, safety, and community well-being.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Program

Health care spending account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure management.
• Experience in approvals, design, construction techniques.
• Leadership skills to manage project teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure management projects.
• Analyze system performance and sustainability.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics for projects.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Communication

Project management

Water and wastewater systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Job description

ABOUT US

York Region is one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing, with a population expected to exceed 2 million by 2041. Our geography covers about 1,800 square kilometers across nine municipalities. Local government operates in a two-tier structure, working with local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad range of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that values The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace and is aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan. 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 health care spending account, a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program, and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees may be eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Commitment to a diverse environment, with an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program recognized by the United Nations and other organizations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Manager, Wastewater Demand Analysis & Programs, this role is responsible for leading, planning, developing and delivering water and wastewater infrastructure management projects and programs with internal and external stakeholders. This includes system sustainability management projects, inflow and infiltration (I&I) reduction programming, providing technical, analytical and problem-solving leadership to evaluate water and wastewater system performance, developing mitigation plans and implementing rehabilitation works through system control and monitoring, risk analysis and planning, KPI development and tracking, and inspecting and rehabilitating water and wastewater infrastructure.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Reviews and analyzes water and wastewater system performance and sustainability, identifying areas for improvement.
• Develops, monitors and tracks system sustainability performance metrics.
• Plans, develops and coordinates infrastructure inspection and data collection programs to support condition assessment/rating and lifecycle analysis.
• Plans, develops and implements relevant programs or projects.
• Develops risk assessment and risk mitigation frameworks and conducts risk assessments.
• Develops and monitors performance of relevant projects, programs and initiatives and identifies areas for further improvement.
• Prepares project planning documents, including project descriptions, terms of reference, detailed scope of work, RFPs, RFQs, tenders as needed; prepares project cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Develops and maintains standards, specifications, procedures, guidelines and templates.
• Coordinates studies, projects and programs with internal and external stakeholders, including other branches, departments and project teams.
• Conducts research into the development and improvement of business processes.
• Oversees the delivery of WWW demand management and I&I reduction projects, including engineering consultants and feasibility/functional studies.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, including government and non-government agencies and the public, as required.
• Responds to inquiries on issues related to assigned projects.
• Leads or participates on committees, task forces and work groups, as required.
• Provides engineering recommendations to management and staff related to WWW infrastructure, demand analysis and I&I reduction projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to stakeholders, partners, the public, government agencies, senior management and internal staff.
• Participates in team activities, coaching and mentoring of other staff, as directed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience (including E.I.T. experience) in approvals, design, construction techniques and/or operating processes of water and wastewater distribution, collection and treatment systems.
• 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 coordinate project teams; ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documents, diagrams, RFPs, 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 systems, operations maintenance and/or management techniques, and complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, and valving.
• Understanding of budgeting processes, strategic planning and program development and implementation techniques.