The Professional Engineer Designate – Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) will undertake a variety of engineering assignments for their respective Branch Head which may include: administering data collection programs; data analysis; preparing reports and presentations; field inspections and investigations; data modeling; design and developing capital and operational cost estimates; GIS/data querying and responding to customer concerns and/or requests for information. The E.I.T. will develop a broad understanding of the application of engineering skills and receive mentoring from a professional engineer. The duties and skills learned are intended to provide the E.I.T. with the work experience required for eligibility to register as a professional engineer.

As the***Professional Engineer Designate – Engineer in Training,***you will:

Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer:

• Assist in planning related to the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure the level of service being provided is at acceptable and expected standards.

• Undertake engineering design, project management and/or contract administration for capital and operational projects, including the preparation of bid documents and capital and operational cost estimates.

• Perform a variety of engineering analyses, which may include calculations, hydraulic modeling, capacity assessments, and infrastructure condition assessments.

• Provide recommendations with respect to design alternatives, capital costs, operational costs, operational risk, and customer impacts ensuring the proposed design minimizes impacts to the environment.

• Assist in the design review of proposed modifications to existing infrastructure and new development proposals to ensure designs comply with City servicing criteria and minimize customer, operational and environmental impacts.

• Review design documents, as-built drawings, field survey data, property data and utility data for conflicts with proposed works.

• Administer field data collection and monitoring programs to assess and optimize system performance.

• Review and become familiar with all relevant licensing requirements under which facilities operate.

• Provide customer service, respond to customer inquiries and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Provide written reports and presentations to document engineering analyses, recommendations and system performance.

• Perform other related duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

• Must be eligible to be registered as an Engineer in Training with the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (E.G.M.) within 3 months.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to be flexible and active in developing innovative methodologies.

• Organizational and project planning skills to plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work and resources with a high degree of independence.

• Ability to prepare engineering reports and make recommendations.

• Knowledge of the techniques and technologies relating to the operation of the sewage collection system and land drainage including the flood protection system.

• Basic knowledge of the municipal wastewater, water, and land drainage systems.

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including written and group presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer using various software applications, including Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel).

• 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.

• Knowledge of economic analysis methodologies.

• Ability to work extended hours in emergency situations.

-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://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

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

• A Police Information 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.