Senior Project Engineer (Major Projects Operations Support)

at  Metro Vancouver

Department: Liquid Waste Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richmond
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P3A ($123,587.51 - $145,395.95 annually)

THIS ROLE:

• Performs complex and varied engineering work during the design, construction and commissioning of various projects in the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Program. Applies principles and practices of profession to ensure results are achieved in a sound and practical manner.
• Analyzes and assesses requirements and recommends optimal methods for achieving objectives.
• Responsible for overall project budgets and monitors and controls costs ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Participates in short and long range planning.
• Makes decisions and provides recommendations on a variety of issues with broad policies and mandates as guidelines. Uses ingenuity to devise original, practical and economical solutions.
• Reviews project designs, technical reports and contract specifications for consulting services, equipment and construction. Acts as Metro Vancouver’s appointed representative in assigned matters of project and contract obligations including project initiatives, site inspections, and determination of regulatory requirements. May be required to negotiate significant technical or financial interest on behalf of Wastewater Treatment Plant and Residuals Division.
• Prepares and tracks project schedules and provides oversight and coordination on operational, maintenance and safety considerations in collaboration with supervisory staff. Monitors and controls costs within own work ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. May lead projects with well-defined outcomes and acts as a resource to other engineers and technical staff on routine operational issues.
• Handles complex problems that require liaison with contractors and other Metro Vancouver staff to investigate related operating, construction, and design issues to ascertain alternatives. Assesses, evaluates and incorporates technical requirements including input from external agencies and other Metro Vancouver departments. Explains difficult issues and works to establish consensus and compliance.
• Makes decisions and provides recommendations on a variety of complex issues with broad policies and mandates as guidelines. Uses ingenuity to devise original, practical and economical solutions.
• Directs the actions of consultants recommending changes to scope and negotiating new terms as required. Deals with full range of project dimensions that may include legal, property, public contact, and liaising with various levels of government, and other regulatory bodies.
• Explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view, supports position with evidence, research or experience gained in similar situations. Typically acts as a project leader and actively works to encourage teamwork, collaboration and efficiency.
• May supervise professional engineers and/or technical staff engaged in complex technical work. Peer reviews the work of colleagues and provides guidance to consulting engineers and technical staff. Acts as a resource to staff members for advice and guidance on potential approaches and problem situations. May be a resource for presentations and questions to the Metro Vancouver board, committees and municipal councils.
• Participates in the design, preparation and approval of engineering standards in area of specialty.
• Performs other related duties as required.