Project Engineer
Please note these are term/secondment opportunities for up to 14 months.
This position performs professional engineering duties related to the City’s water, wastewater and drainage systems. This position focuses on the review and approval of proposed engineering works. This position also performs engineering analysis, preliminary and detailed designs, contract administration and project management for infrastructure planning and improvement projects. This position reports to a Senior Engineer in the Servicing and Infrastructure Approval Branch.
Typical duties include:
- Prepare preliminary and detailed designs for water, wastewater and drainage systems projects.
- Prepare specifications and contracts, perform bid analysis and recommend award of contracts.
- Provide contract administration and general engineering during the construction of water, wastewater and drainage systems capital projects.
- Prepare Terms of Reference for proposed projects and review proposals for engineering services.
- Manage and review the work of engineering consultants and contractors for capital projects. Review drawings, specifications, plans and applications from engineering consultants and developers to make sure they meet City specifications.
- Develop and manage projects and budgets.
- Approve expenditures and other transactions within limits of authority and take necessary action to protect civic monies and assets against loss and waste.
- Prepare technical and business reports for presentations, public responses, internal memos and other documents.
- Represent the Department and participate in meetings of Committee and Council, other departments, public meetings and meetings with consultants and contractors.
- Perform related duties as required.
Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:
\*\*\* To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. \*\*\*
A University degree in Civil, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, typically combined with a minimum of four (4) years engineering experience in a related field. Experience in the field of municipal water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure is preferred.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and the administrative elements of municipal, water, wastewater, and drainage systems.
- Knowledge of the principles of organization, supervision and administration and the ability to effectively apply these principles.
- Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act as they apply to this position and the ability to develop and ensure adherence to safety procedures within the Section.
- Demonstrated skill in project management, conducting presentations, communicating and selling ideas and in leading group discussion.
- Intermediate skill in MSWord, Excel and Access and the ability to develop expertise in the use of specialized software for modelling and design of water, wastewater, and drainage systems.
- Ability to express ideas effectively, in oral and written form, with particular emphasis being placed on the ability to prepare comprehensive reports for presentation to management and City Council and to communicate orally to large group audiences.
- Ability to plan and organize work assignments and co-ordinate the activities of others.
- Ability to promote and adhere to the principles of teamwork including participation, shared responsibility, open communication, trust and mutual support and the establishment of continuing effective working relations with superiors, subordinates, members of City Council, contractors, suppliers and the general public.
- Ability to work independently and develop initiatives and programs in response to the needs of the Section as well as corporate policies and goals.
- Ability to carry out standard engineering computations.
Working/Other Conditions:
- Must be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer in the Province of Saskatchewan.
- Must have the means to travel within the City of Regina (a travel allowance is provided).
✓ Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.
✓ Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
✓ Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.
On the City of Regina Employment & Careers page https://jobs.regina.ca/,create a profile, find the position and apply! We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note, the City of Regina only accepts applications through https://jobs.regina.ca/. We do not accept applications via mail, email, fax or hard copy.
The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates.
Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Talent at 306-777-7550.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months
Salary: From $40.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule: