project engineer, construction
*Senior Project Engineer (Sewer and Drainage Operations)
Position Status: Full-Time Regular Department: Liquid Waste Services Employee Group: Exempt Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional & Technical P3E ($123,587.51- $145,395.95 annually) (2024 wage rates)
Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a *Senior Project Engineer who will be an integral part of the Sewer and Drainage Technical Services team at Metro Vancouver. The engineer carries out a range of infrastructure asset condition & performance management duties as well as engages in related core operational activities including coordination of corrective troubleshooting activities, emergency repairs, odour & corrosion control and capital works support. You are a motivated, self-starting individual with a strong technical background and experience in sewer and drainage infrastructure management. You show interest in identifying opportunities to improve work processes. You are a problem solver who enjoys the challenge of working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
The *Senior Project Engineer reports to the Lead Senior Manager. This role:
- Performs complex and varied engineering and project management duties related to operations of wastewater collection and urban drainage systems. The primary focus is on pump stations, trunk sewers, odour & corrosion control facilities, and storage tanks & chambers. This role will include participation in Metro Vancouver?s Capital program, reviewing designs to ensure Operations issues are addressed.
- Manages a range of technical initiatives such as evaluation and resolution of impacts from development or construction by outside parties; connection requests; infrastructure condition assessments; outfall and marine crossing inspection and maintenance; and project development, design & management of system improvements.
- Undertakes and/or coordinates system improvements including: corrective troubleshooting; emergency and other repair; and investigating emerging technologies.
- Performs operational performance reviews and implements process and equipment optimization measures.
- Certifies valve and other isolation mechanisms to meet regulations for confined space entry.
- Engineering and project management work will include design and management for large projects.
- Applies principles and practices of professional engineering to ensure results are achieved in a sound and practical manner.
- Analyzes and assesses requirements and recommends optimal methods for achieving objectives.
- Responsible for overall project budgets and monitors and controls costs ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds.
- Participates in short and long range planning.
- Makes decisions and provides recommendations on a variety of issues with broad policies and mandates as guidelines.
- Uses ingenuity to devise original, practical and economical solutions.
- Prepares and reviews project designs, technical reports and contract specifications for consulting services, equipment and construction.
- Acts as Metro Vancouver?s appointed representative in assigned matters of project and contract obligations including project initiatives, site inspections, and determination of regulatory requirements.
- May be required to negotiate significant technical or financial interest on behalf of Metro Vancouver.
- Directs the actions of consultants recommending changes to scope and negotiating new terms as required.
- Deals with full range of project dimensions that may include legal, property, public contact, and liaising with various levels of government, and other regulatory bodies.
- Explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view, supports position with evidence, research or experience gained in similar situations.
- Typically acts as a project leader and actively works to encourage teamwork, collaboration and efficiency.
- May supervise professional engineers and/or