Under the direction of the Branch Head – Wastewater Planning and Project Delivery, the Project Engineer carries out project management and administration for projects in wastewater collection and administration of planning studies and/or projects of the City’s Combined Sewer System Master Plan under the requirements of Environment Act Licence No. 3042. The Project Engineer is responsible for the execution, completion and implementation of capital projects, including planning, design, consultant selection, contract administration, start-up and turnover. The Project Engineer conducts detailed review and approval of deliverables from consultants and in-house resources to ensure optimization of programs. The successful candidate is responsible for chairing project teams and advisory groups. The successful incumbent also conducts engineering studies.

As the Project Engineeryou will:

• Initiate and maintain control of projects in conformance with aims, goals, policies, and objectives of the organization.

• Make effective use of people and resources required for and involved in projects.

• Ensure that projects will satisfy the technical, financial and organizational needs for which it was undertaken.

• Administer all aspects of the capital budget for a project and ensure that projects are completed within the approved budget.

• Administer project schedules.

• Ensure proper collection and dissemination of project information.

• Identify, analyze and respond to project risks.

• Acquire goods and services from outside organizations as necessary to complete the project.

• Obtain required approvals/permits/licenses from other City and Provincial Departments, as required.

• Provide engineering services for the upgrading of existing and/or the construction of new facilities and equipment, and other services, as required.

• Ensure proper collection and dissemination of project information.

• Chair technical advisory committee meetings.

• Administer one or more consultants on various projects.

• Perform other related duties consistent with the classification, as required.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Biosystems, or Mechanical engineering.

• Minimum five (5) years of related experience.

• Demonstrated ability in project management processes and procedures, including project accounting and cost management, scheduling, resource management, risk management, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.

• Knowledge in wastewater hydraulic modelling, calibration and analysis.

• Must have strong computer skills in MS Office and MS Project.

• Must have strong demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time constraints and prioritize workloads.

• Demonstrated technical and non-technical verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and the ability to work in teams, facilitate teambuilding, conduct meetings and possess strong negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• 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 Standard.

• Must be familiar with materials and methods as applied to construction

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

• A Police Record Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.

• Professional Engineer designation and eligible for registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, (E.G.M.).