Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Who are we looking for

Due to continuing growth we are seeking intermediate Water/Wastewater Engineers to join our offices in Ontario. This position will provide the opportunity to join our innovative supportive and dynamic water group. You will be working on a variety of infrastructure projects for both public and private clients including water and wastewater pumping station design water and wastewater treatment design asset management infrastructure inspections and assessments and construction administration and inspection.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Summarize and interpret data collected as part of the field investigations and monitoring studies with guidance from senior design team members
• Develop detailed design documents including technical drawings specifications calculations and contract documents with guidance from senior design team members
• Develop coordinate and implement field investigation programs performed by subcontractors or internal technicians and other field personnel
• Technical report development including inspections and assessments asset management health and safety environmental assessments and detailed design reports
• Project management of small to mid-sized projects or acting as assistant PM for larger projects or semi-independent PM for components of larger works
• Construction management activities including periodic on-site inspections or meetings construction oversight and construction contract administration

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes systems and procedures and use established change management programs to address them.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Process Design Engineering: Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps as well as the plant machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools methods and formats. Involves working independently.
• Monitor Construction Works: Monitor and oversee the delivery of works to ensure that construction maintenance or improvement works are delivered in accordance with quality cost and time requirements.
• Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication evaluation and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users needs.
• Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts aiding in the quick and accurate identification analysis and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering (Environmental Civil or Mechanical)
• Minimum of 5 years experience with municipal water/wastewater treatment plant evaluation studies design and implementation
• Working knowledge of Project management principals and duties are an asset
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater process engineering principals are an asset
• eligibility required

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As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.