Infrastructure Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to a Project Manager, is responsible for reviewing existing linear water and wastewater systems; developing and implementing various linear water and wastewater infrastructure management programs, including infrastructure inspection and data collection program, operations and maintenance optimization strategies, risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies, condition assessment and lifecycle analysis; and conducting rehabilitation and replacement planning for water and wastewater infrastructure.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and analyzes linear water and wastewater ( system (gravity sewer, watermain, and forcemain) performance and identifies areas for improvement.


• Plans, develops and coordinates infrastructure inspection and data collection programs to support condition assessment/rating, and lifecycle analysis programs.


• Plans, develops and implements programs or projects relevant to the prevention of infrastructure degradation in the field due to various causes, including corrosion.


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


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


• Oversees the development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines and templates related to infrastructure management, improvement and maintenance.


• Oversees engineering consultants and feasibility/functional studies and projects, relevant to infrastructure management.


• Coordinates with project teams, as assigned.


• Liaises with and maintains positive relationships with internal Department contacts, cross-department staff, external contractors, consultants, government and non-government agencies and the public, as required.


• Responds to enquiries on issues related to the assigned projects.


• Works with management to develop relevant performance metrics for infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university.


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


• Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in the approvals, design, construction and operating processes of water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment systems.


• Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater infrastructure management, including inspection and data collection, condition assessment/rating, risk assessment, failure mode analysis, condition based predictive lifecycle analysis, and long-term infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement planning.


• Solid understanding of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure management and maintenance principles and best practices.


• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.


• Knowledge of water, wastewater treatment, collection and distribution system management, operations and maintenance techniques, as well as complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, valving etc.


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