Water and Wastewater Design Production Engineer

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

York Region is seeking a Water and Wastewater Design Production Engineer to develop and maintain project delivery standards and technical design guidelines. The successful candidate will lead project teams, ensuring adherence to regulations while cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Program

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Inclusive and diverse workforce environment

Employer of Choice recognition

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario required.
• Minimum five years of experience in design document maintenance for municipal systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain design guidelines and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for project delivery teams.
• Conduct analysis of project requests and make recommendations to management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project Management

Education

University Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

Water and Wastewater Design Production Engineer

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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 Programand 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 Program Manager Delivery Implementation, is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, quality assurance and control of project delivery and technical design, guidelines, specifications, standard drawings, processes, tools and resources. Provides leadership, guidance and acts as a technical support to the project delivery teams including external consultants and contractors. Provides training, mentoring and direction on design processes, regulations, industry standards and specifications and change management best practices. Audits the work of the project team, including external consultants, at quality gates and milestones and recommends improvements based on audit results for water and wastewater infrastructure.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Maintains and updates department standard design guidelines, design drawings and specifications in accordance with department and industry standards.
• Conducts analysis of project requests and makes recommendations to Management regarding changes to design methodology processes, technical submissions, guidelines, technical specifications, and standard drawings.
• Provides technical guidance and comments on water, wastewater and solid waste designs, tenders, specifications, cost-sharing estimates, schedules, and documents provided by the design team to ensure conformance with department specifications and guidelines.
• Leads working groups to discuss, revise and maintain Department design and drawing standards and approved equipment and instruments in accordance with the Design Documents Maintenance Program.
• Provides leadership, mentoring and guidance on the day-to-day technical business of the project delivery teams.
• Coordinates and ensures with staff that design drawings, specifications and references to industry guidelines and standards are up to date.
• Takes lead role on teams for continuous process improvements related to design processes, requirements, tools, and resources to ensure adequate levels of design production efficiency and quality.
• Provides training and support to project delivery teams for design delivery tools, including change management tools and provides direction and advice on design document process approvals; reviews and checks work of staff and redirects work back to provide explanations on deviations.
• Maintains the branch process, procedures, and documentation for managing vendor requests, approved equipment, and instruments.
• Maintains the Department’s library of industry standards, technical reports, and design manuals.
• Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned.
• Handles information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Performs 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 a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in design document maintenance, developing technical specifications and standard drawings for the design, construction, testing and commissioning of municipal water and wastewater collection, distribution, and treatment systems, including project management and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation,regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and use of virtual platforms. Demonstrated experience working with Bluebeam and AutoCAD.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a range of internal and external partners while focusing on fostering collaborative work relationships
• Strong report writing, research, analytical and presentation skills and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to develop relationships and work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, where diversity is celebrated and where everyone can develop to their full potential.
• Ability to work independently and with teams and with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Government Administration

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