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*Project Engineer (Hydraulic Modelling)Position Status: Full-Time RegularDepartment: Water ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level 2A ($108,607.20 - $127,710.87 annually) (2024 wage rates) Our Water Services Department is seeking a Project Engineer who will perform a range of activities, including hydraulic modelling, various types of data analysis, providing technical support to internal project teams and external consultant-led projects, optimizing system operations, and providing technical guidance in the planning of growth projects for the region. You are a self-starter with a passion for working collaboratively towards solutions that establish a solid foundation for Metro Vancouver?s water supply system planning, modelling, and analysis of current and future perspectives. You have a desire to bring your creative ideas to deliver our services, while contributing to a sustainable and resilient region. The Project Engineer reports to the Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Strategy, Modelling & Data Analytics. This role: Performs hydraulic analysis for the planning, design and operation of our water supply system, and provides technical expertise to support the development of growth projects in the long-range capital plan. 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 the 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 technical updates to senior staff. Performs other related duties as required. To be successful, you have: Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources/Hydrotechnical, Agricultural, Bio-Resources engineering or a relevant engineering discipline. Necessary work experience to obtain Professional Engineer designation. Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). Experience usin