Employment Opportunities

Description

Position Description:
Reporting to the Manager of the Design and Construction section, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for project management and contract administration of City capital projects and budgets, such as those involving road reconstruction, municipal infrastructure rehabilitation, grading and landscaping, stormwater management, creek restoration, Class Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Master Plans. Duties may also include conducting technical review of engineering studies and design submissions for a variety of civil-municipal construction projects. This role contributes in a customer service focused, team-based environment and frequently interacts with other City divisions/departments, consulting engineers, construction inspectors, contractors, regulatory agencies, elected officials, and the public. Excellent communication, conflict management, negotiation, and problem solving skills are required, along with an adaptable, responsive, and diplomatic approach.

Accountabilities:
• Project manage all phases of municipal water, wastewater, drainage, and road rehabilitation capital projects, including Class EAs, preliminary and detailed design, tendering, construction, and contract administration
• Accept responsibility for all project aspects, from initiation and planning to execution and closing, including control and monitoring of expenditures, risks, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, often including engineering consultants and City staff from other divisions/departments
• Conduct regular site visits and monitor construction sites/activities, including after-hours if necessary due to emergency and/or urgent circumstances
• Coordinate and liaise with various agencies, community groups, residents, and stakeholders
• Prepare requests for proposals and tender documents, staff reports to Council, and public notices and communications
• Attend evening Council meetings as required to deliver reports and/or presentations
• Coordinate and conduct evening Public Consultation Centres and neighbourhood meetings
• Review technical reports and memos, such as environmental study reports, geotechnical reports, stormwater management reports, traffic studies, material testing or inspections reports
• Evaluate and review engineering design submissions and drawings for water, wastewater, stormwater, drainage, roads, and surface works to ensure compliance with applicable Regional, City, and other regulatory guidelines, standards, specifications, EAs, master plans, guidance documents, etc.

Accountabilities:
• Project manage all phases of municipal water, wastewater, drainage, and road rehabilitation capital projects, including Class EAs, preliminary and detailed design, tendering, construction, and contract administration
• Accept responsibility for all project aspects, from initiation and planning to execution and closing, including control and monitoring of expenditures, risks, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, often including engineering consultants and City staff from other divisions/departments
• Conduct regular site visits and monitor construction sites/activities, including after-hours if necessary due to emergency and/or urgent circumstances
• Coordinate and liaise with various agencies, community groups, residents, and stakeholders
• Prepare requests for proposals and tender documents, staff reports to Council, and public notices and communications
• Attend evening Council meetings as required to deliver reports and/or presentations
• Coordinate and conduct evening Public Consultation Centres and neighbourhood meetings
• Review technical reports and memos, such as environmental study reports, geotechnical reports, stormwater management reports, traffic studies, material testing or inspections reports
• Evaluate and review engineering design submissions and drawings for water, wastewater, stormwater, drainage, roads, and surface works to ensure compliance with applicable Regional, City, and other regulatory guidelines, standards, specifications, EAs, master plans, guidance documents, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Post-secondary degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal Civil engineering design and construction. Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered. Designation as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with registration in good standing with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)Proven success managing and delivering projects on time and within budget, from the project initiation to project closure stage; a PMP designation or good knowledge of the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK or related methodology is an asset
• Knowledge of applicable MEA, MECP, MTO, GRCA, MNR, DFO, OBC, OPS, regional and local municipal design guidelines, standards, and specifications
• Experience with the unit-price tender procurement process and construction contract administration
• Onsite construction supervision experience involving surveying, materials testing, record keeping, health and safety, and contractor management
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks and projects to successful completion
• Proven problem solving, conflict resolution and issue management skills, demonstrating political acumen and a well-reasoned, diplomatic, and professional approach
• Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively negotiate and resolve concerns from members of the public
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a strong focus on customer service and responsiveness to internal and external stakeholder needs
• Ability to explain complex engineering information in easy-to-understand language and deliver presentations to the public and elected officials at Council meetings, open houses, and public meetings
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, both in a team environment and independently
• Strong computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office is required; knowledge in MS Project, GIS, CADD, or hydraulic modeling is an asset
• MTO ‘G’ class driver’s licence in good standing with access to reliable transportation for business use purposes is required to perform the job
• A satisfactory police criminal record and judicial matters check will be required as a condition of hire
• Applicants may be required to undergo skills assessment testing

Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in one document through the online application process. For posting and application details please visit: www.waterloo.ca/careers

Job Eligibility
All qualified City of Waterloo employees may apply, however, during the selection process there is a specific sequence that will be followed. Members of the City of Waterloo Staff Association who have completed their probationary period in their most recent position will be considered first for this posting.

Be You @ Waterloo
At the City of Waterloo, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. All interested and qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons, Black persons, non-Black racialized persons/persons of colour, women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ and those interested in joining our team are encouraged to apply.

Accommodation
The City of Waterloo is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive, and barrier-free. Accommodations in accordance with the Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process. For accommodation during the application process, applicants are requested to make their needs known via email at recruitment@waterloo.ca, quoting the position and competition number. Applicants advanced through to subsequent stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.

We’ve Got You Covered
The City of Waterloo strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:
• Flexible work schedules to support and nurture work-life balance;
• Competitive wages and a fulsome employer paid benefits package, including paid sick leave, long-term disability, OMERS pension and an Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• A staff team dedicated to fostering and advancing action to support the organization’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous Initiatives, Anti-Racism, Accessibility and Equity;
• Substantial internal and external training and development opportunities;
• Compassionate and caring organization that promotes and embraces a culture of health, safety and wellness;
• Strong commitment to providing and maintaining a psychologically safe workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and where all individuals are valued;
• Paid vacation and personal days, paid float holiday(s), and the ability to bank overtime;
• Employee Purchase Programs (Corporate Cell Phone plans, Computer Purchase Plan, etc.);
• Dress-down Fridays, and optional additional day in partnership with the United Way fundraising campaign;
• City of Waterloo Staff Recreation Pass;
• Anniversary milestone gifts, starting at 5 years of service for regular part-time and full-time staff; and,
• So much more!