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Intermediate Water Resources Engineer Full-time Job
Engineering VernonJob Details
We are looking for an innovative and accountable INTERMEDIATE WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER to join our team in Vancouver or Vernon, BC! Our ideal candidate has a passion for delivering the right solution to serve each client’s unique needs. You take pride in your work and build trust by following through on your commitments to your clients, partners, and colleagues. You need to have a say in what the world looks like, create sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions, and contribute towards healthy economies while making a lasting positive impact on society. In addition, you want to be part of a company culture that focuses on effectively growing and applying your marvellous talents.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for working with senior staff to identify project opportunities, pursuing competitive opportunities, and project delivery on a wide range of water resources projects.
- Leading preparation of technical documents including reports, technical specifications and construction drawing packages from feasibility studies to detailed design, cost estimates, tendering, and construction services. This may include taking on the role of Engineer of Record.
- Managing projects including preparing proposals, developing work plans and fee estimates, invoicing, change orders, and budget tracking
- Interacting and interfacing with clients, regulators and the public as opportunities arise.
- Preparing formal reports, memos, briefing notes and requests for decisions for a range of clients, including municipal government leaders.
- Tracking budgets and expenditures for large multi-year projects and preparing summary reports, presentations, and documents.
- Examples of projects you may work on include flood mitigation and recovery projects, river/creek modelling and analysis, flood response, fish habitat enhancement, flow diversions, scour and erosion assessments, design of traditional and nature-based scour and erosion mitigation, design of hydraulic conveyance structures, and construction field review.
What You’ll Bring
- A positive and motivated personality!
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering (with experience in water resources)
- Registered or eligible for registration with EGBC as a Professional Engineer.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience with a background in water resources and related fields
- Experience with hydraulic modelling software, familiarity with hydrologic analysis, knowledge of flood inundation and flood hazard mapping
- Demonstrated experience in the design, construction, and inspection of water resource projects
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary environment as well as an ability to communicate effectively with the public on technical concepts
- Ability to track and manage multiple tasks to meet key client deadlines
- A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role
- A valid driver’s license (in good standing) is mandatory
- A willingness to work in a range of environments on a frequent basis including home office, company office, client office and on remote sites (i.e. – from your vehicle and/or hotel room)
- Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work. This may include handling and operation of equipment, travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain
What We Offer
- A hybrid work environment
- Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus
- An opportunity for share ownership on meeting the eligibility criteria
- Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online
- Annual Health & Wellness Allowance
- Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday
- Relocation support, if applicable and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices
- Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth
- An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team-building activities
- Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an award-winning team
- Ability to deliver on projects that help improve the lives of Canadians, support environmental outcomes and improve communities’ resiliency to natural disasters
Wage
- $115,000-$122,000, wage dependent on years of experience
Intermediate Water Resources Engineer
KWL ENGINEERS
Vernon - 79.81kmEngineering Full-time
115,000 - 122,000
We are looking for an innovative and accountable INTERMEDIATE WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER to join our team in Vancouver or Vernon, BC! Our ideal candidate has a passion for delivering...
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Jul 29th, 2024 at 13:24
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Engineering Technologist Full-time Job
Engineering ChilliwackJob Details
| Duties: | GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve efficient and economical operation in the maintenance of existing municipal utilities systems as well as assisting management to achieve efficiency in roads and traffic operations. The incumbent will also be responsible for the inspection of new construction and installation of revised or additional systems or works according to the national, provincial and municipal laws, codes and regulations and best engineering practices. Under the supervision of the Manager, the Engineering Technologist’s duties are performed in accordance with City and engineering policies and project objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of confidential material pertaining to the Department's operation. NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK: The incumbent will be responsible for performing work of a technical nature related to utilities which include water supply and distribution, sewage collection and sewage pump stations, roads, transportation and drainage systems, and municipal landfill operations as applicable. Technical work may include conducting investigations, surveys, inspections, analysis of data, designs, specifications, drawings, cost estimates and reports. The incumbent may recommend standards for municipal work and for private work related or controlled by municipal bylaws. The incumbent will also make recommendations for work programs, assist in the preparation of budgets, attend committee and other meetings as and when required; write letters, prepare purchase orders, certify invoices and claims for payments, monitor expenditures in relation to budget control, keep records, files and drawings updated and maintain section filing systems. The incumbent will liaise closely with other sections of the Department. The incumbent will provide assistance and technical information to staff, contractors, consultants, utility companies, developers and the general public, as required. The incumbent will be required to perform other related tasks including supervision of project contractors and employees as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under supervision and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Manager. The incumbent will be required to attend technical services and training courses when required. WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent will normally work the standard work week of Monday to Friday within the hours specified and, on occasion, work overtime as authorized. The incumbent may be required to travel in the performance of duties. The incumbent, upon hiring, will have union dues deducted from source in accordance with the Collective Agreement. |
| Education: | - Must be a graduate of an Institute of Technology in a two (2) year Civil Engineering or other Program relevant to the function of the role and should have two (2) years experience related municipal work, OR an acceptable combination of training and experience; - Must hold or be eligible to a relevant designation with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC or other professional licensing body relevant to municipal work; |
| Skills: | - Sound knowledge of engineering and technical methods, practices and procedures required in the performance of duties of the position; - Sound knowledge of backflow prevention principles and the BC Plumbing Code and associated practices; - Sound knowledge of municipal engineering, construction and maintenance operations; - Computer literate with in-depth working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office; - Sound knowledge of national, provincial and municipal laws, bylaws, codes and regulations governing municipal engineering works; - Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with developers, contractors, engineers, elected officials, department officials, staff and the general public; - Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in written format, with sound knowledge and ability to prepare and present technical and non-technical reports and all forms of general correspondence; - Able to perform a variety of engineering computations and calculations and interpret a variety of technical data and information; - Must be in possession of a valid B.C. Driver's Licence. |
Engineering Technologist
City Of Chilliwack
Chilliwack - 171.79kmEngineering Full-time
45.88
Duties:
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve efficient and economical operation in the maintenance of existing municipal utilities syst...
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Mar 25th, 2024 at 12:23
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