Project Manager / Project Engineer – Drainage Services (Ottawa / GTHA)

Robinson Consultants Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering firm that empowers you to design your career while making a real impact in the community. As a Project Manager/Project Engineer specializing in Drainage Services, you will lead diverse projects under the Ontario Drainage Act, enhancing both private and public sector initiatives. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with a passionate team, manage multiple projects, and develop innovative solutions for water resource challenges. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values integrity, respect, and care, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. If you are ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Company matched RRSP contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work option

Flexible vacation

Maternity and Parental leave top-up

Professional Association Fees

Active Social Committee

Employee-led committees

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive engineering design experience required.
• Current Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for multiple drainage services projects.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling

Culvert Design

Surface Drainage Design

Low Impact Development

Natural Watercourse Restoration

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

2-year Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician

Tools

Water Resources Engineering Principles

Job description

Join a growing company where you can design your own career and make a real impact.

Project Manager / Project Engineer – Drainage Services (Ottawa / GTHA)

Posting Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Employment Type: Permanent

Minimum Experience: 5+ years

Position Title: Project Manager / Project Engineer – Drainage Services - Ottawa or Greater Toronto Hamilton Area

Employment Type: Permanent

Robinson Consultants Inc. is a growing multi-disciplinary employee-owned engineering firm. In business for over 45 years, we are building on our solid track record of success by maintaining our commitment to “make communities better through teamwork, quality solutions and inspiring the next generation.”

Our core values guide the way we run our business:

Passion: We are inspired to achieve the goals of our clients, colleagues, and company.

Integrity: We embrace honesty, trustworthiness, and thoughtfulness through our actions and behaviours.

Respect: Through listening and understanding we demonstrate the value we hold for our clients, colleagues, and peers.

Care: We put our clients, colleagues, and peers first.

Robinson Consultants is seeking a self-motivated Project Manager/Project Engineer – Drainage Services (Completing projects under the Ontario Drainage Act) to join the collaborative and dynamic team in our Ottawa or Hamilton office. This position is responsible for working on a wide range of projects under the Ontario Drainage Act as well as multi-disciplinary assignments for both private and public sector clients including culvert design, surface drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, stormwater management, private development servicing, low impact development measures, and natural watercourse restoration and rehabilitation design. As a member of the Drainage Services team, the duties will include, but are not limited to:

What you’ll be doing:

• Work independently and lead the project as part of a team to define the problem, establish the scope of work, prepare budgets and schedules, plan the work, and provide technical direction, oversight, rationale, and solutions.
• Overall project management of multiple projects during planning, design and contract administration phases including financial performance.
• Manage or assist in the preparation of proposals.
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to junior and intermediate staff.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Robinson’s Hamilton and Kingston Offices, subconsultants, and other engineering disciplines.
• Liaise and build effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders and subconsultants.
• Play an active role in the growth of Robinson’s Municipal Drain sector in the Ottawa, Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) and other locations throughout Ontario.

You should have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) or 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or related field) or 2-year Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician
• Current Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Current Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Current Certified Technician (C.Tech.)
• 5 years or more of progressive engineering design experience including culvert design, surface drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, low impact development measures, and natural watercourse restoration and rehabilitation design with preference given to those who have experience working under the Ontario Drainage Act.
• Superior client and interpersonal skills, combined with strong team and leadership abilities.
• Highly proficient with the principles and practices of water resources engineering including current processes, practices, standards, and familiarity with the Ontario Drainage Act.
• Demonstrated experience with business development.

*Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salaries and reward opportunities
• Company matched RRSP contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance
• Hybrid work option available
• Flexible vacation
• Maternity and Parental leave top-up
• Professional Association Fees
• Active Social Committee and corporate social events
• Employee led committees; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the RCI Women in Engineering Group.
• Employee-owned firm with potential for future share purchases
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including monthly lunch and learns, formal training courses and conferences and seminars,
• Diverse experience opportunities afforded, and pursuit of projects related to your interests
• Exposure to a variety of work with varied scope, scale, and complexity
• Working with a diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise

Is your experience close to what we’ve described but maybe you feel you’re missing a few of the requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. We look for people with exceptional potential, and we know this can take many forms. We believe the highest performing teams include people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

The job entails performing most of the job duties within an office environment. However, occasional field work/site visits do form part of the expected job duties and may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, navigating safely within construction sites or within sites that have a physically challenging terrain.

Robinson Consultants Inc. is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodations through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

P.O. Box 44006,
Kingston, RPO Barriefield,
Ontario K7L 0B4