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Senior Project Engineer

Water and Waste Department

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager of Water Services, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the provision of engineering services required to support water treatment and water distribution operations. Projects and services include development and implementation of standard operating procedures, implementation and exercising of emergency response plans, contract administration, performance measurement, establishment of service levels, equipment analysis, and liaison with capital projects.

 

 

DUTIES

  1. Initiates projects and ensures execution and products conform to Department and Citywide broad objectives and needs.
  2. Ensures technical approach complies with appropriate standards and conforms to project objectives.
  3. Administers consultant and expenditures.
  4. Administers project schedules.
  5. Administers human resources.
  6. Acquires goods and services from external organizations.
  7. Develops initiates and administers risk management procedures.
  8. Coordinates project execution, approvals and implementation.
  9. Disseminates and receives project information.
  10. Ensures compliance with safety regulations and safe work practices.
  11. Ensures compliance with Drinking Water Safety Act, Operator Certification regulations, Environmental Emergency regulations, and other applicable legislation, regulations and licenses.
  12. Performs other related duties consistent with the position, as assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Civil Engineering).
  2. Master’s Degree in Environmental / Civil Engineering is desirable.
  3. Registered Professional Engineer designation and registered in A.P.E.G.M. is required.
  4. Significant number of years prior related experience.
  5. Must have strong demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities.
  6. Must have strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and the ability to work in teams, facilitate teambuilding, conduct meetings and possess strong negotiation skills.
  7. Must be proficient at technical writing.
  8. Must have demonstrated technical and non-technical oral communication ability.
  9. Must have basics computer skills, including keyboarding, word processing and spreadsheets.
  10. Must have knowledge of project management processes and procedures, including project accounting and cost management, scheduling, resource management, risk management, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.
  11. Must be familiar with relevant municipal government policies and procedures, including purchasing policies, and legal and contractual requirements.
  12. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
  13. Must have ability to direct staff and effectively and efficiently plan and schedule work.
  14. Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple time constraints and prioritize workloads.
  15. Must be familiar with water treatment and water distribution infrastructure and operations.
  16. Must have, or be able to acquire in a reasonable period of time, a thorough knowledge of the Drinking Water Safety Act, Operator Certification regulations, Environmental Emergency regulations, and other applicable legislation, regulations and licenses.
  17. Must be able to deal effectively with the public.
  18. Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License.
  19. Must have, or be able to acquire in a reasonable period of time, a thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety regulations that are applicable to the area of work.
  20. Must have, or be able to acquire within 12 months of the appointment, a thorough knowledge of the City/Departmental policies, procedures, Standard Construction Specifications, General Conditions, Purchasing Policy and applicable Provincial Legislation.

 

 

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