About this role
Civil Engineer I - Liquid Waste Management EngineerRequisition ID: 46732 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 and FunctionThe Liquid Waste Management team within Sewers & Drainage Design is responsible for sewer utility programs that protect public health, safeguard the environment, and support the effective operation and long-term sustainability of Vancouver?s sewer and drainage systems.
- The team leads initiatives related to sewer investigations, pollution prevention, source control, sewer cross-connections, and inflow and infiltration (I&I) management, translating field, operational, and environmental findings into practical solutions and system improvements.
- The Liquid Waste Management Engineer plays a key role in delivering sewer utility investigation and mitigation initiatives, with a particular focus on the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and the Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Program.
- The position leads investigations into complex sewer system issues, develops and implements corrective actions, and supports regulatory, policy, and infrastructure initiatives that improve system performance, environmental outcomes, and utility stewardship.
- Specific Duties and Responsibilities Leads and oversees sewer system investigations to identify and address illicit discharges, sewer cross-connections, inflow and infiltration (I&I), and other issues affecting system performance, regulatory compliance, and environmental outcomes.
- Oversees the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program which aims to identify and rectify sources of pollution associated with the sewer system, such as sewer cross-connections, with the goal of protecting human and ecosystem health.
- Implements the City?s Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) mitigation program, including monitoring and assessment activities, identification of infiltration and inflow sources, development of mitigation strategies, and oversight of remedial actions.
- Collaborates with Sewer Operations Sewer Investigation Teams to undertake field investigations, assess findings, and implement corrective actions and system improvements as needed.
- Provides project management of liquid waste projects and programs Acts as a Sewers Utility representative with the City?s Environmental Services branch for the management and implementation of Metro Vancouver?s Sewer Use Bylaw, Waste Discharge Permit program and source control initiatives.
- Supports the Senior Engineer in overseeing the Sewer and Watercourse Bylaw and associated policies, ensuring the bylaw is kept current and is reflective of regulatory requirements, organizational objectives and industry standards.
- Completes cost effective storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure design for construction by City or private crews.
- Performs field inspections and post-construction review of sewer construction projects Recommends and implements business process improvement and operation optimization solutions Prepares technical reports, presentations, letters and memos Performs other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualificationsEducation and Experience: Bachelor?s degree in Civil Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and