Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Provincial Grant Programs, the Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Specialist provides technical expertise to support the assessment, administration and oversight of water and wastewater infrastructure projects funded through departmental grant programs. The role advises internal and external stakeholders on project planning, design, costs, readiness and technical risks; reviews projects to support informed funding decisions and compliance with program requirements; and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of program guidelines, assessment tools and processes to ensure consistent, evidence-based funding decisions.

The main responsibilities of this position is to ensure:

• Water and wastewater infrastructure funding decisions are supported by comprehensive and consistent technical assessment.


• Funded water and wastewater infrastructure projects receive appropriate technical oversight throughout project delivery.


• Program staff and stakeholders receive effective technical advice and support on water and wastewater infrastructure matters.

The Specialist assesses complex water and wastewater infrastructure issues where project scope, costs, technical options or supporting information may be incomplete or disputed. The role involves evaluating engineering information, identifying application deficiencies and technical risks, reviewing scope changes and cost escalations, and assessing project readiness while balancing technical requirements with grant program eligibility and funding priorities.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Agility: As part of the review of engineering submissions, this position must have the ability to see alternative technical options and be able to properly convey those options to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Build Collaborative Environment: As technical expert, this position must engage with other technical and non-technical internal and external stakeholders in support of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This position has to engage with senior management, water commissions and local authorities regarding water and wastewater project applications.

Qualifications

Requirements: University graduation in Civil or Environmental Engineering plus five years related experience in specializing in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure planning, design, assessment or delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure; 

Candidates must be eligible for membership with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Active membership preferred.

Equivalency: Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Preference will be given to candidates specializing in Water and Wastewater infrastructure and membership with the APEGA.


• Directly related experience with drinking water treatment processes and/or regional transmission systems is preferred.


• Experience with the project management processes and an understanding of the Water Act and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, associated regulations and codes of practice, and Provincial and Federal standards and guidelines would be considered assets.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This is full-time permanent work Mon to Fri from 8.15 am to 4.30 pm

Location: Twin Atria Building, Edmonton

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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