Assistant Civil Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our client is one of BC’s Top Employers and is dedicated to cultivating a diverse workforce to promote innovation and provide rewarding careers.

The Assistant Civil Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, and managing maintenance programs of four mechanical utility systems, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and natural gas distribution. This role will carry out research, analysis, investigation, design, specifications, evaluation, quality control, and preparation of technical reports and correspondence. Working closely with the Manager of Mechanical Utilities, Geospatial Information Manager, and Utilities Trade Heads, they will provide ongoing technical support by responding to all Utilities related matters.

PERKS:

• Pension Plan
• Extensive Health and Dental Insurance
• Succession Planning and ongoing development
• Hybrid Work Schedule

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

• Implementing and updating engineering models for potable water, sanitary, and stormwater utility systems,  ensuring data and utility models are kept up to date
• Completing regular reviews of the Mechanical Distribution System Five Year Capital Plan, making updates and developing new proposals as required
• Assisting the Manager of Mechanical Utilities to develop and implement long-term Infrastructure Capital plans for systems as well as Natural Gas, taking a lead planning role in their formation. This includes identification of capital projects required to service growth and to address cyclical maintenance needs and include recommendations for funding sources
• Updating and verifying the Mechanical Utility Infrastructure asset management plan
• Supporting the Manager of Mechanical Utilities to identify best practices in municipal infrastructure management and champion implementation through long range planning and collaboration with other operational units
• Performing in-house underground infrastructure design work (water distribution, sanitary, and storm sewer conveyance systems)
• Participating in the BC One Call program for the department
• Leading the implementation of short-term engineering capital plans and reporting on progress
• Routinely reviewing and updating technical guidelines relevant to mechanical utility infrastructure systems
• Handling enquiries and providing professional advice to other agencies, applicants, departments, and the general public regarding Utility infrastructure 
• Conducting Utility research studies, developing and preparing technical reports with recommendations on various Utility programs and projects
• This role plans, develops, and manages the operation of the following systems:
  • Water Distribution:
    • Managing and updating Water Distribution Model, reflecting the latest piping configuration and load distribution
    • Managing and updating the flushing program, ensuring flushing records are kept current by the Engineering Assistant 
    • Responding to all emergencies related to Water Distribution System, especially pipe breaks, by managing Utilities crews and contractors to isolate breaks, ensuring all repairs are made in compliance with BCWWA standards
    • Performing site inspections including water Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) chambers

• • Sanitary Sewer:
    • Managing and updating Sanitary Sewer Model reflecting the latest piping configuration and load distribution
    • Managing Utilities Sanitary Sewer annual CCTV inspection and repair programs
    • Reviewing CCTV records and presenting recommendations to Management
    • Preparing tender packages to Supply Management for repairs to be contracted out
    • Recording all identified deficiencies and completed repairs to Utilities Asset Management Coordinator
    • Monitoring operation of Utilities Sewer Pump Stations and following up with Utilities Maintenance Engineers to receive all maintenance records
    • Performing site inspections, including Sewer Pump and Flow Meter Stations 

• • Storm Sewer:
    • Managing and updating Storm Sewer Model, reflecting the latest piping configuration and load distribution
    • Managing Utilities Storm Sewer annual CCTV inspection and repair programs
    • Reviewing CCTV records and presenting recommendations to Management
    • Preparing tender packages to Supply Management for repairs to be contracted out
    • Recording all identified deficiencies and completed repairs to Utilities Asset Management Coordinator
    • Monitoring operation of Utilities Storm Pump Stations and following up with Utilities Maintenance Engineers to receive all maintenance records
    • Performing site inspections 

• • Natural Gas:
    • Managing Utilities Natural Gas annual leak survey and repair programs
    • Managing Utilities Natural Gas Annual Cathodic Protection and repair programs, receiving and recording monthly rectifier station inspections
    • Preparing tender packages to Supply Management for repairs to be contracted out
    • Recording all identified deficiencies and completed repairs to Utilities Asset Management Coordinator
    • Managing gas meter re-sealing program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with eligibility for professional registration in Engineers and Geoscientists BC 
• 7+ years of related experience, including experience in related technical fields, project coordination, and cost control, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with hydraulic modeling software
• Experience in civil construction, design, and project management
• Experience in asset management
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using asset and planned maintenance systems (ex. Workday, Maximo, Prism, SAP) 
• Training in a municipal infrastructure department
• Demonstrable versatility, with excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Supervisory skills and experience will be an asset
• Ability to demonstrate reasoned judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Talent for developing and giving presentations
• Ability to prepare and develop technical reports, scopes, and cost estimates
• Valid BC driver’s license