ENGINEER

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

10d•CA$94,905 - CA$132,880•Onsite

About The Position

Creating the safe, sustainable municipal infrastructure that makes Toronto so livable is the responsibility of our Engineering and Construction Services (ECS) Division, which provides specialized engineering design and construction services to Toronto Water, Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services and other City of Toronto Divisions, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and external clients such as the development industry, Metrolinx, utility companies and other public agencies. The Engineering and Construction Services Division is seeking a highly motivated professional with a passion for municipal infrastructure, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated project management experience. If you’re looking for an opportunity to take a lead role in delivering essential municipal infrastructure that serves the City of Toronto's residents, businesses and visitors, then consider this an excellent career opportunity! As an Engineer / Project Manager in the Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment or the Water Treatment and Solid Waste Facilities Unit, in the Design and Construction - Major Infrastructure Section, you’ll work in a team delivering complex, multidisciplinary municipal infrastructure projects at the Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant or various water treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, solid waste transfer stations, and closed landfills. You will provide project management and engineering expertise throughout the full project lifecycle, including studies, preliminary design, detailed design, construction, and post construction phases of projects. An integral part of your job as an Engineer / Project Manager will be to work independently or in a team with a Senior Project Manager and engage engineering consultants by preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating proposals for compliance with the City's purchasing processes, and managing, overseeing and reviewing the work of engineering consultants. Working in collaboration with the client divisions, you'll provide project management and engineering advice, prepare Request for Quotations (RFQs) and construction tender packages, and oversee construction activities.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Registration with Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) with a P.Eng license, or licensing as a professional engineer in good standing in another Canadian province or jurisdiction with the ability to obtain a P.Eng license with PEO is required to be considered for the Engineer role.
Considerable experience in Project Management in managing consulting and construction assignments in any of the following areas: wastewater treatment, wastewater pumping station, water treatment, water pumping station and reservoir, solid waste management facility or landfills, energy from waste, power plants, tunneling, complex chemical/process or industrial plants and other relevant infrastructure projects.
Considerable experience in writing and presenting reports, RFPs/proposals and presentations.
A valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License.
Knowledge of legislation related to the Construction Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Federal Fisheries Act, Excess Soil Regulation and Conservation Act.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders, employees, client departments, outside agencies or other levels of government.
Proficiency using general computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of City of Toronto by-laws will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Following best project management practices and Division guidelines and manuals, you’ll work primarily on facility projects – from initiation, scoping, and gathering of background information, to assisting the client and manager in preparing the capital budget and executing projects through to warranty completion.
Ensuring that all required permits and approvals are secured, stakeholders are identified and consulted, projects remain on schedule, expenditures are within budget and annual cash flow estimates, contract payments are finalized, and quality control / quality assurance measures are implemented (for both design and construction phases).
Review technical memoranda, alternative assessments, engineering reports, multidisciplinary engineering design drawings and contract specifications, and provide engineering review and advice to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines, standards, specifications and other requirements, as applicable.
Prepare engineering analyses, justifications and evaluations to recommend change orders for senior management approval, advise on major issues, and provide sound recommendations on technical, contractual and project-related matters.
Conduct research and development for the effective resolution of engineering issues, as well as initiate and lead technical studies and projects.
Represent the City on committees, attend meetings and provide input, manage public complaints during construction, prepare presentations for Councillors, prepare construction notices, and complete public consultation in accordance with project needs.
Negotiate claims with contractors and consultants, and coordinate continuously with stakeholders throughout project execution.