Water & Wastewater Technical Director
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Job Description:
As PARSONS continues to grow our Water Business Sector, we are seeking to add a technical expert to enhance our multi-discipline profile in Water/Wastewater Treatment and related infrastructure, namely in the process and mechanical engineering discipline. The position will have a focus in the Alberta region including design, contract management and project management of municipal water/wastewater pumping stations, reservoirs and related infrastructure. The ideal candidate for this position will bring their multi-discipline and water/wastewater treatment skills based on both current and past experience working with municipal in Alberta and across Canada.
We offer the flexibility to work from any of our offices in Alberta and across Canada. Parsons’ extensive experience with municipal water/wastewater, combined with 20+ years of experience in treatment plants and multi-discipline engineering/projects, will propel our Water Business Sector and your leadership opportunities. We need our engineers to work in highly flexible, team-orientated environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
- Design of water and wastewater treatment systems and related infrastructure such as potable water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pumping stations, and residuals management.
- Competency in treatment and experience including client recognition will be key to your success.
- Responds directly to the water and wastewater Regional Water & Wastewater Lead.
- Develops the scope of engineering work, schedules and budgets to meet the requirements of our clients and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements.
- Identifies and leads proposal opportunities including the key inputs to achieve successful submissions.
- Assigns and reviews multi-discipline teamwork/tasks to ensure that applicable codes, standards and procedures are followed and aims for high quality is achieved.
- Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical staff and makes reassignments as project needs arise.
- Oversees and expedites distribution of action items following team meetings/discussions with clients.
- Continually communicates with clients to understand their goals and expectations of the company to both enhance and expedite the project work.
- Leads and prepares technical reports and documentation of activity for the clients.
- Continually demonstrates strong project management skills ( timeliness, quality, cost and schedule management, company profitability etc.).
- Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information.
- Notifies senior program director and others as appropriate of project changes.
- Participates regularly in project meetings with the client and the project team, demonstrating technical and project management skills.
- Performs and displays responsibilities for other related activities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Requirements:
- 4-year degree in Engineering or related technical/business field from an accredited institution along with P.Eng. registration in Alberta is required.
- 20+ years of related work experience is required. Incumbent should have a solid technical and consulting background as well as current and previous technical, project and client management background on high profile related projects (namely water & wastewater treatment applications).
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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
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Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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