Senior Wet Utilities Engineer

Arcadis • Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$110,000 - CA$160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Wet Utilities Engineer to support the field delivery of site infrastructure works in Vancouver. This role is for an engineer with a strong background in buried services and water infrastructure on heavy civil, ports, marine, and major infrastructure projects, who also has the site experience to ensure work is built and tested correctly. This is a full-time, site-based position where the Senior Wet Utilities Engineer will provide the wet utilities technical lead during Engineering Services During Construction. The role covers a wide range of systems including potable water, firewater, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, treated and process water, pumping stations, chambers, outfalls, culverts, dewatering systems, hydraulic controls, stormwater management facilities, oil water separators, and associated utility corridors and crossings. The position involves Engineer of Record responsibility for wet utility installations under supervision, including conducting and documenting field reviews, witnessing testing, and certifying that installed systems conform to design and regulatory requirements. This is not a design office position and does not involve hydraulic modeling or drafting software.

Requirements

• Minimum 12-15 years of civil or water engineering experience on heavy civil, ports, marine, municipal or large infrastructure projects, with the greater part of it site-based, and substantial field delivery of wet utility systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience acting as, or supporting, the Engineer of Record during construction, including documented field reviews, witnessing of testing and certification of substantial conformance for utility packages.
• Working knowledge of MMCD, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure specifications, AWWA standards, the BC Plumbing Code, NFPA requirements for firewater and applicable stormwater management guidance.
• Demonstrated site experience with pressure and gravity systems in ductile iron, HDPE, PVC, steel and concrete, including jointing methods, restraint and corrosion protection in coastal and saline ground.
• Practical construction and commissioning experience with pumping stations, wet wells, outfalls, oil water separators and stormwater treatment installations.
• Understanding of provincial and federal environmental requirements affecting drainage, discharge and works near water.
• Ability to read utility drawings, survey information and test records in the field and to reconcile them against the installed condition.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience coordinating with municipalities, utility owners and regulators on an active site.
• Willingness to be based full time on site, including tie-in and shutdown work outside standard hours.
• Valid driving licence and the site safety certification required for construction site access, including confined space entry awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or eligibility for registration.
• Familiarity with trenchless methods such as horizontal directional drilling, auger boring and pipe jacking is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Engineer of Record for wet utility works under supervision.
• Set and carry out the field review program, document each review, apply professional seal where required, and certify substantial conformance with design documents, specifications, and requirements of municipal and utility authorities.
• Review contractor submissions for wet utility works, including installation method statements, trench support and dewatering proposals, bedding and backfill details, pipe material and fitting submittents, thrust restraint details, chamber and pump station details, and testing procedures.
• Supervise the re-routing, demolition, and installation of buried and above-ground utility systems on site, covering trenching and shoring, pipe laying, jointing and welding, thrust blocks and restraint, chamber and manhole construction, valve and hydrant installation, service connections, surface reinstatement, stormwater outfalls, and inspection before backfilling.
• Witness and review testing and acceptance activities, including pressure and leakage testing, disinfection and bacteriological clearance for potable systems, inspection and mandrel testing for gravity systems, infiltration and exfiltration testing, and pump station functional and performance testing, confirming that records support acceptance and handover.
• Coordinate utility diversions, protections, and connections with relevant municipal and utility authorities, supporting permit and approval submissions, tie-in planning, shutdown coordination, and phasing to maintain existing services during construction.
• Manage the interface between wet utilities and earthworks, roads, structures, electrical, and control packages, including duct and pipe crossings, cover and clearance requirements, and instrumentation and control for pumping and treatment plants.
• Support the non-conformance process, review record and operation and maintenance documentation, and mentor engineers and inspectors working on utility packages.

Benefits

• Sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects.
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
• Support for career path development through a skills-based approach.
• A great place to work with a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion & belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior