project engineer, construction

*Project Engineer (Engineering, Design & Construction, Wastewater Treatment Plants) (2 Positions)Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (Positions to last not later than May 14, 2027 and July 30, 2027)Department: Liquid Waste ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P2A ($4,162.95 - $4,895.20 bi-weekly) (2024 wage rates) Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking two (2) *Project Engineers who will work in the Engineering, Design & Construction (EDC) group, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Division. The LWS WWTP Division is responsible for delivering projects related to Metro Vancouver?s five major WWTPs. The Division?s projects have a diverse range of scope (from studies through design and construction), budget (under $1M to over $100M), and technical expertise. The *Project Engineers will be responsible for serving as project managers on our wide portfolio of projects. You are: a project manager with good technical knowledge of wastewater treatment facilities. You are a self-starter able to drop in on a project already in progress, develop and maintain positive relationships, identify and resolve issues, utilize project management tools effectively, and lead the project team to successful completion of the project. You are responsible and accountable for the work that you take on and you strive in a continuous learning environment. You have the ability to understand ?big picture? engineering problems, without losing sight of the details. You are proficient developing and executing project work plans by applying cost-effective engineering solutions and out-of-the-box methodologies when required. You embrace the challenge to coach, mentor and guide others. The *Project Engineer reports to the Lead Senior Engineer. This role: Performs a range of engineering and project management work including design; document preparation; specifications; contract administration; budgetary oversight; cost estimates; scheduling; and report writing. Prepares and tracks financial aspects of projects and provides project management oversight for multiple projects including contract administration. Sets and monitors project schedules. Monitors and controls costs within own work ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds making recommendations to senior engineers. Works on routine engineering projects and substantial components of complex engineering initiatives. Works to defined scope, schedule and budget and consults senior staff on deviations. May lead projects with well-defined outcomes and acts as a resource to junior engineers and technical staff on routine operational issues. Handles problems of some complexity requiring inspection and liaison with contractors and other staff to investigate related operating, construction, and design issues in order to ascertain alternatives. Assesses, evaluates and incorporates technical requirements including input from external agencies and other Metro Vancouver departments. Explains difficult issues and works to establish consensus and compliance. Works with engineering staff and consultants and liaises with internal departments and external contacts including member municipalities, regulatory agencies and the general public; works on multiple simultaneous projects in various stages of completion. Researches, analyzes, interprets, and studies technical information. Makes conclusions and diagnoses problems based on a sound understanding and application of engineering principles. Ensures quality standards are upheld in field of specialization and establishes project plans based on priorities of the unit or team. Identifies non-standard conditions and makes recommendations for remedy. Uses judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve unusual or problem situations. Consults on difficult, complex or highly unusual matters or decisions and provides progress and technica