About this role
Senior Pump Station EngineerRequisition ID: 46485 OrganizationVancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose & Function The main purpose of the position is to plan and manage the pump station and related sewerage infrastructure capital renewal and repairs. The position is responsible for the design and construction planning of pump station/ sewerage capital projects, station troubleshooting and repairs, managing professional design and construction service contracts, and compliance with project management and quality management requirements through project initiation, design, construction and closeout. The role includes scope definition, resource planning, design milestone management, project coordination and project management in consultation with other city departments, 3rd party utilities (e.g. BC Hydro, Telus, Fortis BC, etc.) and other jurisdictions (e.g. Vancouver Parks and Recreation, Metro Vancouver).The position reports to the Manager, Sewers & Drainage Design Branch and manages a team comprised of Engineers and Technicians responsible for project scoping, designs, budget estimating and inspection during construction. The position works closely with Sewer Operations, Engineering Project Delivery, and various branches across Engineering and the other departments.Specific Duties & Responsibilities Leadership Accountable for the supervision of a team of engineers and technicians responsible for capital project design and construction coordination and project management documents Recruits, selects, coaches and mentors team staff Completes performance plans/reviews and training plansAsset Planning Coordinate and liaise with staff in the Integrated Strategy and Utilities Planning Division during capital project planning and detailed design Liaise with Engineering branches (Sewer Operations, Water, Streets, 3rd party Utilities, Traffic Management, Electrical Operations, etc.) and other Departments (e.g. Vancouver Parks and Recreation) to efficiently and effectively deliver pump station/sewerage sewer renewal capital projects and repairs.Asset Design & Construction Review design memos, design drawings and specifications, control narratives, operating parameters, by-pass plans, commissioning plans, etc. for pump station/ sewerage projects Reviews designs for regulatory compliance, consistency with City and industry guidelines, and maintenance serviceability Ensure all pump station projects adhere to the City?s Project Management Framework (PMF) requirements Responsible for the scoping, procurement and management of professional design and construction service contracts for the replacement, upgrades, or repairs of pump stations and related sewerage infrastructure Reviews quality control tests and inspection reports for pump station infrastructure construction projects Oversee commissioning process and station handover Oversees progression and budgetary expenditures of capital projects Liaises with Vancouver Parks and Recreation, Metro Vancouver, government agencies and utility companies for design and permit approval for capital projects Prepares technical reports, presentations, letters and memos Communicates with the public, private contractors, consulta