Water Resources Engineer in Oakville

This position reports to the Manager, Environmental Engineering and will deal primarily with water resources, stormwater and environmental issues associated with stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews stormwater management and other reports/studies prepared for stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
• Plans, organizes and manages all processes related to delivering completed Class Environmental Assessments, design and construction projects for all aspects of water resources/stormwater capital projects including stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
• Leads the preparation of master drainage plans and subwatershed studies.
• Responsible for cost control, capital expenditures and scheduling for the delivery of consultant services and various engineering studies.
• Defines property needs and arranges for and participates in land negotiations leading to acquisition.
• Researches, prepares and presents reports to Council and/or Committee of Council for Capital projects and Class Environmental Assessments and Engineering Studies.
• Researches and prepares terms of reference for retention of consultant services, including evaluating proposals, reviewing and negotiating work plans and budgets and recommending award of services.
• Establishes project schedules and prepares notification/media releases for stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
• Investigates, researches and establishes alternative engineering designs, construction methods, products and equipment to suit unique conditions on capital projects.
• Ensures design complies with approved standards and policies and applies sound engineering practice, principles and ingenuity in order to achieve an economical, safe and aesthetically pleasing end product.
• Prepares submissions for approval by external agencies (e.g. Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Natural Resources, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the local Conservation Authority) and responds to inquiries on same.
• Develops and coordinates the development of subwatershed monitoring programs with other departments and local conservation authorities.
• Determines and negotiates necessary project coordination or approvals including preparing approval applications and managing cost sharing agreements with other Town Departments, other municipalities, Halton Region, Utilities, Developers, Conservation Authorities, Provincial and Federal Ministries or Agencies.
• Assists, coordinates and liaises with and/or provides technical/engineering guidance to other Town Departments, the Region of Halton and others.
• Participates on various committees.
• Supports implementation of the Stormwater Fee and Credit program.
• Performs other duties as assigned including supporting environmental compliance initiatives, storm sewer by-law matters and related environmental issues.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (Civil Discipline), with specialty in Water Resources / Storm Water Management and at least five (5) years directly related experience within a municipal government or consulting engineering environment.
• Strong communication, human relations and negotiation skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current water/environmental management principles and technologies (e.g. storm water quality and quantity controls and relevant federal and provincial legislation), class environmental assessments, budget preparation and scheduling.
• Highly functional in a computerized environment utilizing CAD, GIS, Excel, PowerPoint and Word software and ideally have a working knowledge of commonly used hydrologic/hydraulic software programs (e.g. HEC-RAS, Storm, OTTHYMO, etc.).
• Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology processes will be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading projects through Environmental Assessments, and engineering design/approvals.
• Must be able to travel to and traverse various work sites.
• The successful candidate will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.
• The successful candidate must hold a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.