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Senior Drainage & Wastewater Engineer
Engineering and Regional Utilities
Exempt, Full time
Posting #J1123-1366
At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities, and an engaging and dynamic team to work with.
Be part of the story. Join our team today.
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to share that it has a unique opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join its team as the Senior Drainage and Wastewater Engineer. In order to meet the growth of the communities, the JAMES Wastewater Treatment Plant, which services Abbotsford, Mission and City of Sumas, WA, will see major expansion in the near future. In addition, the City is planning to initiate updates to its Utilities Master Plans following the Official Community Plan (OCP) process which is currently in progress.
Reporting to the Director of Utilities Infrastructure, the Engineer will oversee long-term capital plans for the JAMES Wastewater Treatment Plant, the City sewer collection system, and drainage diking, and irrigation, with support from a group of engineering professionals. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that infrastructure capacity aligns with projected growth and developing the Development Cost Charge Program.
You will lead, coach and support a team of engineering professionals. You will be responsible for long range master planning, concept plans, servicing comments for development applications, implementing City and Regional master plans, and applying, developing and updating policies and bylaw, on both the City and Regional Systems. This key position will prepare reports and presentations to Council and Committees. As the City’s technical expert you will work closely with external consultants, as well as respond to enquiries from the public and outside agencies.
You are a strategic thinker and problem solver with sound judgement. You excel in identifying and investigating issues and working to provide a solution to provide operational excellence. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to provide key support to the operations and engineering team.
As the ideal candidate, you will have the following:
- Experience in capital planning and budgeting
- Proven ability to develop Request for Proposals and execute processes to determine project award
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related discipline. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with Engineers and Geoscientists in British Columbia (EGBC) with good standing.
- 10 years of experience as a Professional Engineer in consulting or municipal government. Experience in wastewater treatment is an asset.
- At the City of Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.
The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. To apply, please visit us online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers
Salary: $134,024 - $158,139
Closing Date: July 16, 2024
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more
Rate: $134,024.00 to $158,139.00 Year
