Under the direction of the Branch Head/Wastewater Engineer the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the execution, completion and implementation of capital projects including project definition, consultant selection, project management, administration, coordination, startup and turnover. Projects include engineering studies, designs, construction and contract administration for upgrading and expansion to water supply, treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, land drainage and solid waste disposal system.

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will:

- Initiate projects and ensure execution and products conform to Department and City-wide broad objectives and needs.
- Ensure technical approach complies with appropriate standards and conforms with project objectives.
- Administer human resources.
- Administer capital budgets and expenditures.
- Administer project schedule.
- Disseminate and receive project information.
- Acquire goods and services from outside organizations.
- Develop, initiate and administer risk management procedures.
- Coordinate project execution, approvals and implementation.
- Provide other services as required.

Your education and qualifications include:

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, or Biosystems Engineering.
- Master¿s degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering is preferred.
- Seven (7) years of experience in a field directly related to the duties of the position.
- Experience in engineering planning, design and construction, project management and contract administration.
- Must have robust demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, including leadership, and ability to work in teams, facilitate teambuilding, conduct meetings and strong negotiation skills.




- Must be proficient at technical writing.
- Must have demonstrated technical and non-technical verbal communication ability.
- Must have basic computer skills, including typing, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must have knowledge of project management processes and procedures, including project accounting and cost management, scheduling, resource management, risk management, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.
- Must be familiar with relevant municipal government policies and procedures, including purchasing policies, and legal and contractual requirements.
- Must be familiar with municipal infrastructure and operations, including water and wastewater treatment process operations, collection and distribution and servicing.
- Must have knowledge of construction materials, methods and practices, including job site safety.
- Must be able to deal effectively with the public.
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment servicehttps://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

- The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Professional Engineer designation and registered with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (E.G.M.).
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver¿s Licence. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver¿s Licence In Force document upon request.

📌 Senior Project Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 City of Winnipeg
📍 Winnipeg