Project Manager II - Hydraulic Modeling Specialist
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Posting ID: 3089
Department: Public Works
Division: Infrastructure Planning & Policy
Pay Range: $85,787- $114,364
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: April 22, 2024
Application Deadline: May 19, 2024
Job Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor of Hydraulic Analysis, the Project Manager II - Hydraulic Modeling Specialist is responsible for operating, maintaining, and calibrating the Region’s water and wastewater models (InfoWater Pro Suite & InfoWorks ICM) to provide hydraulic analysis expertise for the planning, design, and operation of the Region’s linear infrastructure and pumping stations within the water distribution and wastewater collection systems in Halton.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate the Region’s water and wastewater models and apply engineering expertise to analyze and evaluate the technical performance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
- Maintain the Region’s water and wastewater models to ensure the accuracy of the system infrastructure network by identifying and addressing any information gaps and issues.
- Calibrate the Region’s water and wastewater models on a regular basis based on various water or wastewater system performance monitoring programs and reports in Halton.
- Provide expert input into the Region’s water and wastewater hydraulic modeling manuals and update the relevant processes, procedures and documentation on a regular basis for management approval.
- Review development applications to assess the system capacity and provide a timely response for internal and external requests for comment.
- Provide modeling and technical expertise regarding water and wastewater hydraulic analysis to support the Region’s capital works and operational improvement and optimization.
- Project Management with internal stakeholders and external consultants for special projects in the Hydraulic Analysis group.
- Provide input into Water and Wastewater Master Plans, Annual Monitoring Reports and the Region’s Allocation Program for internal stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Post-secondary education in Environmental Studies/Sciences or Civil/Environmental Engineering, along with certification in Ontario as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) from the Professional Engineers of Ontario or a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (OACETT).
- A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in municipal water and wastewater hydraulic modeling.
- In-depth experience and expertise with InfoWater Pro Suite (including Extended Period Simulation) and InfoWorks ICM modeling software.
- Excellent communication, presentation, project management and technical writing skills along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills and experience using database and analysis software is required (i.e. SCADA, Microsoft Access and Excel, ArcGIS Pro).
Preferred
- Experience and expertise with municipal water age and/or water quality model calibration.
- Experience with other hydraulic modeling software (e.g. InfoSewer, SWMM) or hydraulic transient analysis software (e.g. Hammer, InfoSurge).
- In depth knowledge of civil and environmental engineering, water or wastewater system operations, system performance, and monitoring technologies.
- Ability to use built-in scripting programs (i.e. JScript, Python, VBScript, SQL).
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
