Utilities ofertas em Canadá

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and Coordination

• Develop and coordinate planning studies to identify capital improvements needed to maintain water and wastewater service, reduce non-revenue water loss, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support asset management studies, including condition assessments and equipment sizing evaluations.

System-Wide and Targeted Planning

• Lead system-wide or targeted studies on supply sources, facility capacity, distribution main capacity, water quality, fire flow, water loss, and other system deficiencies to support operations, service extensions, and regional growth.

Technical Leadership

• Act as the primary technical expert on capital planning, demand forecasting, transmission and distribution adequacy, hydraulic modeling, analysis, and water conservation, collaborating with State Engineering and Operations teams.

Staff Management

• Supervise, train, and mentor the Planning and Hydraulic Modeling team.

Hydraulic Modeling

• Build, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Field Studies

• Coordinate pressure, transient, and flow monitoring studies, including site selection, field installation support, and data analysis against SCADA or model results.

Technical Deliverables

• Deliver or oversee technical modeling analyses and related deliverables.

Engineering Due Diligence

• Lead due diligence for company acquisitions by identifying capital improvement needs, estimating costs, and projecting timelines for candidate systems.

Technology Leadership

• Evaluate new technologies to enhance water quality, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Industry Awareness

• Stay informed on industry trends and advancements, assessing their relevance to company operations.

Committee Leadership

• Chair the Corporate Water Loss Committee, managing recurring meetings, coordinating subcommittees, establishing company standards, and supporting state-level water loss reduction initiatives.

Condition Assessment

• Collaborate with the asset management team on condition assessments for water and wastewater systems, including asset inventory, condition evaluation, and capital improvement planning.

Project Management

• Oversee daily project delivery, managing staffing, schedules, scope, and budgets.

Additional Duties

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field (required); Master's degree (preferred).
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 24 months.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years in hydraulic modeling, planning, and analysis of water and wastewater systems.
  • Proven expertise in hydraulic field testing, data collection, and master planning for water and wastewater systems.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency with modeling software (e.g., WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, EPANET, InfoWorks/InfoWater).
  • Strong background in asset planning, comprehensive master planning, and hydraulic modeling for water and wastewater systems.
  • Broad understanding of engineering principles related to water and wastewater facilities.
  • Familiarity with regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and trends in water quality and treatment.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Advanced ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions.
• Leadership & Management: Demonstrated leadership, process, project, and program management skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams and clients.
• Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of the water resources industry and environmental regulations.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).