Project Engineer

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.


• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.


• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.


• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, is responsible for transportation projects and for providing technical support during all stages of transportation projects including delivering, reviewing planning and design documentation, on-site support for inspections, testing and commissioning activities and project closeout documentation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Provides technical support to management and leads teams during the delivery of transportation infrastructure.


• Prepares and reviews feasibility studies and assessment reports during the Environmental Assessment and planning stage and pre-design reports, cost estimates and design drawings and tender documents during the detailed design stage of projects.


• Reviews drawings and contract change documentation and attends site meetings and site inspections during the construction stage of projects.


• Ensures quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts with the Department.


• Prepares and reviews project closeout documentation such as-constructed drawings, facility operation manuals and operation and maintenance manuals.


• Develops Project Charter, Project Definition Report (PDR), Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ), Request for Proposals (RFP) documents.


• Assists in the development and management of quality control programs, operating and business procedures and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.


• Oversees engineering consultants and manages projects for the Departments infrastructure.


• Co-ordinates and/or leads project teams.


• Co-ordinates studies and projects with other internal and external stakeholders, as needed.


• Participates in team buildings activities, coaching and mentoring of other staff members, as directed.


• Respond to enquiries on issues related to assigned projects.


• Prepare reports and correspondence, as required.


• Participates on committees, task forces and work groups, as assigned.


• Provides consultative support and guidance to project teams.


• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.


• Liaises with and maintains positive relationships with internal Department contacts, cross-department staff, external contractors, consultants etc., relating to projects.


• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.


• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario.


• Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in the planning design and construction of transportation infrastructure, including project management experience.


• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.


• Knowledge of transportation infrastructure, or water, wastewater treatment, collection and distribution systems and operations techniques as well as complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, valving, etc.


• Understanding of budgeting process, strategic planning, program development and implementation techniques.


• Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.


• Demonstrated report writing and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.


• Demonstrated leadership skills to co-ordinate project teams; ability to work effectively independently and cooperatively within a team environment.