Infrastructure Engineer - Environmental

at  York Region

Job Description:

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.

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to a Project Manager, is responsible for reviewing existing linear water and wastewater systems, developing and implementing asset management strategies, plans and frameworks; developing various infrastructure management programs, including infrastructure inspection and data collection, operations and maintenance strategies, risk assessment and mitigation, condition assessment and lifecycle analysis; and optimized decision making to support rehabilitation and replacement planning for the Region’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development and implementation of Asset Management Plans and related projects to support the sustainable management of the Region’s water and wastewater (WWW) assets.
• Provides input to Corporate Asset Management initiatives by seeking and providing subject area expertise.
• Leads the development of asset management frameworks for various asset classes or service areas.
• Reviews and analyzes WWW system performance, conducts risk analysis, and identifies areas for improvement.
• Plans, develops and coordinates infrastructure inspection and data collection programs to support condition assessment/rating, life-cycle analysis, and the prevention of infrastructure degradation, including corrosion
• Ensures quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts with the business unit 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 in the completion of feasibility/functional studies and projects, relevant to infrastructure management, improvement and maintenance.
• 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.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.