Civil Engineer I - Vancouver, Canada - City of Vancouver

Description

Requisition ID: 39498

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

The Monitoring and Data Analysis Engineer provides monitoring and hydraulic/hydrologic data analysis expertise to advance integrated wastewater, drainage, green infrastructure, and flood planning projects. The position will be responsible for implementing, managing and supporting sewer utility monitoring programs (including combined sewer overflow, rainfall and flow monitoring), by developing monitoring plans, managing contractors, ensuring data quality, and performing analysis on the collected data. This position will also be expected to manage various studies related to the collected data on a variety of sewer and drainage related topics.

While this position will support all of the City's sewer utility monitoring programs, specific experience with combined sewer overflows and/or rainfall data capture and analysis would be considered an asset.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage monitoring programs, complete quality checks on the data, and undertake detailed hydraulic/hydrologic analyses of collected data to support planning, design and climate adaptation projects
• Support the development and expansion of the City's sewer utility monitoring programs (flow, rainfall, combined sewer overflows, etc.)
• Work with various internal parties to identify monitoring needs and programs
• Work with suppliers and consultants to implement and maintain the City's monitoring programs and to confirm the quality of collected data
• Deliver both technical and non-technical reporting and presentations related to the sewer and drainage monitoring programs
• Review current and historical monitoring data, model results and anecdotal evidence to understand observed sewer system performance
• Support the completion of federal, provincial, and regional reporting requirements (e.g., combined sewer overflow reporting)
• Develop RFPs and RFQs for monitoring services, monitoring equipment purchases and leases, data hosting, and studies related to monitoring data
• Represent the City while liaising and negotiating outside agencies (e.g., Metro Vancouver) regarding City of Vancouver's monitoring programs and data requests
• Assist with the management of existing budgets, invoices, and capital plans
• This position may include limited field work (e.g., site visits, no confined space entry)
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of related experience working in storm, sanitary or rainwater infrastructure planning and/or design, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training – or – Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia (depending on experience)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of municipal sewer utilities (storm, sanitary and combined sewers)
• Working knowledge of watershed planning principles
• Working knowledge of the application of engineering principles related to hydraulics, hydrology, and water systems
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands
• Proven ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets
• Proven ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with managing long-term relationships with external suppliers/consultants
• Team player, who engages in team discussions and is passionate about developing solutions
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and with external stakeholders
• Working knowledge of sewer utility monitoring equipment, practices, and data would be considered an asset
• Working knowledge of water quality sampling techniques and guidelines would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience with coding/scripting for data analysis, automation or machine learning would be considered an asset
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS or other GIS-platforms for undertaking spatial analyses and developing maps for reporting would be considered an asset
• Working knowledge of computer design and modelling software such as PCSWMM, ArcGIS, Mike Urban, Infoworks ICM, and/or HEC-RAS would be considered an asset

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

The City's COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: April 2024

Salary Information:

Engineer-In-Training: Salary Range 60: $71,810 to $89,772 per annum

Professional Engineer: Salary Range 80: $92,861 to $116,070 per annum

Application Close: March 24, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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