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Water Planning Engineer
Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on

December 13, 2024
at 5:00 PM
Job ID: J0124-0775 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying)
Department: Engineering & Regional Utilities
Job Description: The City of Abbotsford is seeking two (2) experienced Water Planning Engineers to join its team supporting the regional water system that serves Abbotsford and Mission. The two positions, reporting to the Senior Water Engineer, will be responsible for diverse tasks associated with the management and operation of the system to ensure reliable and efficient delivery of safe drinking water at a reasonable cost.

As part of the Engineering and Regional Utilities Department, Water Planning Engineers are involved in various utility specific programs and projects, such as overseeing the development of master plans to accommodate community growth and development, supporting the implementation of asset management plans for existing critical infrastructure, preparing emergency response plans, and providing technical support to operations staff.

You are: A registered professional engineer or engineer-in-training (EIT) or have the ability to become a registered professional engineer or EIT in British Columbia. Applicants will possess strong written and oral communication skills, be well organized, be self-motivated, and work effectively as part of a team.
Educational Requirements: As the ideal candidate, you will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related discipline.
• Sound technical knowledge of drinking water supply principles and practice
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in capital planning and budgeting
• Experience with management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HACCP)
• Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)
• At least five (5) years of experience as a P. Eng. In consulting or municipal government.

Salary: $118,518 - $139,867
Additional Information: At the City of Abbotsford, we offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals form all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

We are happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers
Address: City of Abbotsford
32315 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7
E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca
Fax: 604-864-5541
Opening Date: November 29, 2024 08:30 AM
Closing Date: December 13, 2024 05:00 PM

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