Senior Project Engineer Jobs

JOB TITLE: Senior Project Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Engineering

POSTING NUMBER: 105180

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of Williams Parkway Operations Centre

SALARY GRADE: 7

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 109,299.00 - $ 122,962.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $ 136,624.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: August 31 , 2023

CLOSING DATE: September 18 , 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, this professional position is responsible for providing leadership to project engineers and for providing project management expertise on specific engineering design and construction assignments. This ensures that designs meet City, engineering and legislative standards and protects public safety while projects progress effectively and efficiently.

• Project Management . Administers capital work projects by formulating designs, preparing schedules, guiding technical staff. Assists in the preparation of annual project budget by preparing cost estimates of projects. Prepares engineering design drawings and contract documents for tender call and arranges the award of the contract. Organizes engineering activities in the approval process, and facilitates approvals with various internal and external agencies.
• Supervises . Provides direct supervision to project engineers and provides guidance and technical advice to design staff and inspectors in the division. Distributes and assigns work. Conducts performance evaluations and recommends training & development. Provides input to divisional budgeting process and prepares annual report on activity.
• Liaison and represent. Liaise with other public bodies, i.e. Region of Peel, Hydro One, Consumer Gas etc. on relocation of utilities to accommodate new construction. Representative on committees, to establish standards and criteria for municipal Engineering matters. May represent Division on other committees and teams, meeting with external agencies, developers and landowners or civil engineers. Coordinates obtaining approvals for capital projects from governing bodies including but not limited to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment, Department of Oceans & Fisheries, Railways and Conservation Authorities. Determines property requirements and assists realty services with the acquisition.
• Provides engineering consultation and expertise . Analyzes engineering designs of Capital projects using computer system and professional acumen. Checks for accuracy of design work as prepared by Consulting Engineers and design staff. Initiates requests for land acquisition and participates in negotiations and environmental assessments. Ensures that adequate safety protections and environmental standards are in place and are in accordance with provincial and municipal standards, specifications and guidelines. Ensures unnecessary maintenance costs are eliminated.

Selection Criteria

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Civil Engineering

Required Experience

• 5 or more years of experience in a municipal or similar public sector engineering environment

Other Skills And Assets

• Project Management experience and methodology
• Conflict management, influence and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage in a team environment and to supervise technical professionals
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English; ability to write and present complex data to non-professionals
• Training in engineering computer applications
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Courses in Public Administration/Financial Management
• Registered and Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #105180 by May 17, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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