Project Engineer - Environmental Services

Job ID: 2377 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management 

Division: City Operations 

Department: Water, Waste & Environment 

Branch: Environmental Services 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

 Employment Type: Term/Secondment Opportunity for up to 2 years

Hourly Salary: $43.24 - $53.99 PLUS an additional $3.00 per hour Market Supplement

Annual Salary: $82,442.00 - $102,938.00 

Date Posted: August 29, 2024

Closing Date: September 13, 2024

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary: 
The City of Regina’s Environmental Services Branch is seeking a skilled Project Engineer with a focus on Landfill Gas Collection and Power Generation to join the team for a two (2) year term/secondment opportunity.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, this role involves performing professional engineering duties including analysis, design, administration, and project management. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing landfill capital projects, overseeing the operation of landfill gas and leachate systems, and developing systems to ensure the maintenance and contractual obligations are met. With a strong background in municipal water, wastewater, drainage, and solid waste infrastructure, the ideal candidate will bring expertise in operating gas collection systems and large industrial equipment. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to the optimization of Regina’s environmental systems.

Key Duties:

• Manage landfill capital projects, including supervising contractors, consultants, and staff.
• Oversee operations of landfill gas and leachate systems through a comprehensive management approach that balances risk, costs, and performance.
• Analyze and interpret complex data, information, processes, programs, and problems to develop options, solutions, improvements, and recommendations for optimizing the landfill, domestic sewer system, and drainage system.
• Develop systems to ensure maintenance and contractual obligations are met.
• Conduct field observations and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems.
• Provide after-hours support as needed to ensure continual operation of the landfill gas-to-energy system.
• Work with various City departments, divisions and groups to complete corporate projects and offer engineering expertise.
• Ensure all safety, rules, regulations and procedures as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key Qualifications:

• A University degree in Engineering, such as Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Systems, with a minimum of four (4) years of related engineering experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Experience operating gas collection systems and large industrial equipment such as generators or compressors.
• Proficiency in current technology related to municipal infrastructure management and operations.
• Strong understanding of organizational, administrative, and supervisory principles, with the ability to apply them effectively.
• Advanced skills in computer applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and databases.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in interpreting plans, specifications, bylaws, data, and trends.
• Knowledge of statistics and project management principles.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in developing budgets, proposals, plans, and programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence others, resolve conflicts, and build consensus.
• Adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships both within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Skilled in listening, understanding, and responding sensitively and appropriately.
• Capable of planning, coordinating, and directing the work of others.

Working/Other Conditions:

• Must possess a valid Class Five (5) driver’s license and have a vehicle available for work usage.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidate may be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory criminal record check, as per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.

• Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Join our team at the City of Regina and contribute to our vibrant community!

We prioritize your well-being, support your professional growth, and value inclusive hiring. Enjoy competitive compensation, attractive health and wellness benefits, and a variety of educational support and in-house courses for your development.

If you have a passion for public service and want to make a difference in our community, then please apply.

Please note that we only accept applications submitted through our online application system.