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Job Description:

Ready to put your project engineer expertise to work on marquee projects that will change the fabric of our communities? Would you enjoy being involved on a wide variety of engineering tasks on large scale, complex projects? Parsons is now hiring a Lead Senior Drainage and SWM Engineer for our rapidly expanding portfolio of projects.   In this role you can expect to work on large design build transit and transportation projects across Canada and Us as part of infrastructure team.

Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your advanced project and engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity to lead teams.  We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environment and who have exceptional communication, analytical and leadership skills.   In this role you will integrate the various engineering, scheduling, procurement, construction, and startup aspects of a small project.  May manage a subtask of a larger project or study in accordance with contractual obligations.  Responsible for the technical excellence of the engineering functions of the project including coordination of technical disciplines, procurement of materials and equipment, and construction planning assistance. 

Responsibilities:

• Independently leads the drainage component of the projects. This includes but not limited to all phases of design and tendering process for drainage/SWM features of the projects.
• Develops the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements. 
• Interfaces with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate the bid process. Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project with other Project Engineers.  Coordinates the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company.
• Assists the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study. 
• Prepares technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.
• Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to project disciplines.
• Lead and support proposals and business developments efforts.
• Managing regulatory applications and approvals.
• Complete field assessments, analysis and evaluations as required.
• Provide quality control and independent review of deliverables.
• Provide support for construction activities as project manager, project engineer or contract administrator.
• Provide input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related engineering experience, and a broad general engineering background is required
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration or eligibility to register with PEO is required.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario engineering consulting market.
• Established contacts and knowledge of the regulatory environment and approvals process would be a notable asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with ability to build rapport.
• In-depth understanding of contract administration services and requirements
• A thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software (PC-SWMM, HEC-RAS, SWMHYMO, Visual OTTHYMO, InfoWorks ICM, Civil3D/MicroStation) for use in completing engineering assignments.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!