Civil Engineer I - Liquid Waste Management Engineer

City of Vancouver•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$102,960 - CA$128,691•Onsite

About The Position

The Liquid Waste Management team within Sewer & Drainage Design oversees source control programs which are an essential component in the management and operation of the sewer and drainage system, providing critical civic services to citizens and businesses within Vancouver. These programs protect the environment, ensure that sanitary and storm systems are managed by the correct sewer asset, educate the public on responsible sewer system use and promote coordination of the use and operation of the local and regional sewer systems. The Liquid Waste Management Engineer within the Liquid Waste Management team plays a key role in the successful implementation of various liquid waste management projects and programs including the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program and the Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum of four years’ related experience in municipal civil infrastructure design, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
Knowledge and application of engineering principles related to sewer and drainage systems
Knowledge of project management processes and frameworks
Strong interpersonal, written communication and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication and report writing
Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands
Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills
Ability in utility design, construction and project management
Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
Proficient in the use of computer design and modeling software such as PCSWMM, and GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro

Nice To Haves

Experience with Inflow and Infiltration analysis and/or mitigation programs is an asset

Responsibilities

Oversees the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program which aims to identify and rectify sources of pollution from the sewer system, such as sewer cross-connections, with the goal of protecting human and ecosystem health.
Creates and implements the Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) mitigation program, with responsibilities including determining priority areas for monitoring, assessment of results and oversight of remedial actions.
Collaborates with Sewer Operations Sewer Investigation Teams to complete sewer system investigations and implements system improvements as needed.
Acts as a Sewers Utility representative with the City’s Environmental Services branch for the management and implementation of Metro Vancouver’s Sewer Use Bylaw, Waste Discharge Permit program and source control initiatives.
Supports the Senior Engineer in overseeing the Sewer and Watercourse Bylaw and associated policies, ensuring the bylaw is kept current and is reflective of regulatory requirements, organizational objectives and industry standards.
Completes cost effective storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure design for construction by City or private crews.
Performs field inspections and post-construction review of sewer construction projects
Provides project management of liquid waste projects and programs
Recommends and implements business process improvement and operation optimization solutions
Prepares technical reports, presentations, letters and memos
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned