Engineer, Stormwater Infrastructure

City of Brampton•Union, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Brampton has a Stormwater Charge that provides a dedicated, sustainable source of funding for stormwater operations, programs and asset management. Stormwater management is a shared responsibility amongst the City, its residents and businesses, and the Conservation Authorities. The Engineer, Stormwater Infrastructure, will be responsible for delivering stormwater capital and asset management programs funded through the Stormwater Charge and will provide technical leadership and project management for these programs.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering
5 or more years of directly relevant experience
Must include water resources/stormwater management and green/low-impact development
Supervisory experience with technical staff
Must have knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health, Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects, and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
Knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures and practices relevant to stormwater management.
Competent in Microsoft Office and related software.
Strong analytical and data management skills.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Ability to work with deadlines.
Report writing skills and excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
Valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Administers stormwater capital projects by formulating designs or engaging design consultants, preparing budgets and schedules, guiding technical staff in the collection of all pre-engineering data collection and analysis, and providing project management.
Identify land acquisition requirements and participates in negotiations.
Manages the design of stormwater capital projects to ensure the design meets design standards, safety, economics and environmental concerns.
Obtains all project approvals from Government bodies and various agencies.
Provides technical and project management support to other stormwater programs and services.
Provide professional engineering consultation in stormwater management matters to other City departments.
Assists in the preparation of contract documents for tender call, arranges the award of the contract, certifies contract payments and certifies the satisfactory completion of project.
Maintain environmental inventories and databases related to stormwater infrastructure through the collection of field and design data.
Respond to requests for information related to capital projects and programs from internal and external clients
Maintains excellent communications, customer service and relationships with other departments and agencies.
Liaises with other public bodies - Brampton Hydro, Region of Peel, Consumers Gas, etc. regarding the relocation of utilities to accommodate construction.
Participate in public meetings when required.
Works closely with City and Regional capital works departments, other levels of government and outside agencies, including area conservation authorities and utility companies.
Works closely with City engineering, parks, open space, GIS, asset management.
Assists in the preparation of annual budgets by preparing multi-year work plans and budget estimates for stormwater capital works.
Provides advice, guidance and technical leadership to support staff of designers, surveyors, construction inspectors.