SENIOR ENGINEER, CONVEYANCE

NORTH VANCOUVER

WSP is currently seeking a motivated Senior Engineer, with significant experience in planning and design of water-related projects, with a focus on pumping and conveyance systems in our North Vancouver BC office. Reporting to the Director Conveyance & Infrastructure Planning, the Senior Engineer will lead and facilitate planning and engineering studies for water & wastewater infrastructure. This position will be responsible to work on a wide range of water infrastructure projects, both locally and nationwide. Projects can include design and construction of water distribution and wastewater conveyance systems, including pump stations and pipelines. As a key member of the team you may deal directly with clients and approval agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and/or participating in client development activities, assessing potentials, assisting with position and capture strategies, proposal and presentation efforts for Water/Wastewater Design projects;
• Provide technical design support for infrastructure related projects for water distribution, water and wastewater pump station and sanitary sewer collection systems;
• Independently create detailed designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for water and wastewater pipelines, pump stations, and water reservoirs projects;
• Make independent assessment of engineering problems and recommend solutions to engineering discipline leads, resolve questions, plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost effective and compliant manner;
• Provide construction support services, including shop drawing reviews, response to RFIs, site visits, attend meetings, etc.;
• Implementation of industry leading solutions and development of innovative solutions;
• Take technical and time management responsibilities of tasks and delegate effectively to junior staff;
• Serve as Project Manager for projects of different levels of complexity and size;
• Ability to work well with a dynamic and ambitious team. Help us deliver on several high profile city and catchment studies, support our busy detailed design teams, push our digital boundaries and work with us to deliver a bright future for our conveyance team;
• Interacting directly with various personnel in our Client’s organisations, including face to face progress meetings; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10+ years of technical engineering skills;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field required, Master’s degree a plus;
• Chartered Engineer/Professional Engineer or eligibility for registration with EGBC;
• Candidate must have experience in design of water distribution or wastewater conveyance systems with strong knowledge and background of pumping systems;
• Experience should encompass hydraulic evaluations, conceptual/feasibility studies, preparation of design reports, development of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, and support of office and field-related construction services;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents;
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and teamwork skills. Technical writing skills needed to support development of technical reports, tools, support documents, and training materials;
• Ability to work independently; and
• Ability to mentor junior staff.