Municipal Engineer

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AECOM is searching for a Civil Engineer to be based in our Burnaby, BC office for our Water and Wastewater conveyance group. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding and significant experience in civil engineering, civil technology, design and construction of municipal infrastructure and is familiar with hydraulic modelling and planning principles. They will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members and customers. They will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and displays drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done. The successful candidate will be expected to support in the delivery of infrastructure to customers mostly within the municipal storm water, water and wastewater sector.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Design of civil systems associated with municipal water and/or wastewater /drainage conveyance facilities
• Prepare documentation for design projects and reports
• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Preparation of project specifications and contract documents
• Perform constructability reviews
• Perform contract administration
• Perform construction inspections

Additional responsibilities will include client communication and management; proposal preparation; coordination with regulatory agencies, project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering + 4 years of relevant experience in civil engineering or municipal engineering.
• Experience with civil engineering, planning, design, construction inspection, contract administration
• Training and experience in managing municipal water and wastewater related projects
• P.Eng with EGBC or eligible within 6-12 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with water / wastewater / drainage conveyance infrastructure in a Municipal environment, including both gravity and pressurized systems
• Experience in proposal writing and job scoping
• Project management experience
• Working knowledge of blue and green infrastructure: ponds, wetlands, bioswales, raingardens, etc.
• Familiarity with Hydraulic Modelling platforms
• MMCD Contract Administration certification
• Excellent written skills needed for technical reports
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Valid BC Class V Driver's License
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and clients
• Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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