Senior Water / Wastewater Engineer

GEI Consultants; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GEI Consultants is seeking a Senior Water-Wastewater Engineer to join their Civil team in Kitchener. This role involves managing water and wastewater projects, leading a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring project delivery while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering, particularly in wastewater, and hold a Professional Engineer license in Ontario.

Benefits

Market-Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Hybrid Work Schedules

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off

Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of civil/process engineering experience focused on wastewater projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Overall project and client management.
• Deliver infrastructure projects related to water and wastewater facilities.
• Lead and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Water-Wastewater Engineer to join our Infrastructural Renewal, Design and Construction (IRDC) Civil team to provide engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects for both municipal and private clients. This position will involve work on all aspects of project delivery as described below.

• Overall project and client management
• Deliver infrastructure projects related to water and wastewater facilities, including water and wastewater treatment systems, pumping stations, storage structures, valve chambers, pressure pipelines, condition assessments, feasibility studies, Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, preliminary and detailed design, construction contract administration, commissioning support and training
• Communicating with internal discipline leads, sub-consultants, clients, contractors, and Regulatory agencies such as the Ministry of Environment, local Municipalities, and conservation authorities
• Work together with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team
• Lead and support activities such as client management, proposal preparation, report writing, cost estimation, engineering designs, tendering, construction contract administration, and site inspection
• Lead, train and mentor junior staff in an encouraging atmosphere of continuous improvement
• Participate in leadership and developing Civil-IRDC Initiative Action Plans
• Contribute to the health and wellbeing of the company, team culture and be a positive influence on others
• Be responsible for financial management of projects
• Contribute to growing the business with a primary focus on water and wastewater treatment

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario
• Minimum of 10 years of civil / process engineering experience with a focus on wastewater projects
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, managing your own time and priorities in communication with team members, disciplines leads and leadership.
• Ability to build relationships and trust with internal and external team members
• Strong organizational, oral, written communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment fundamentals
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle
• Knowledge of provincial water and wastewater regulations, Ministry of Environment Design Guidelines, and the Ontario Building Code
• Physical and environment requirements for this position are available upon request.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With approximately 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal / Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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