Lead Engineer, Programs​/Projects; JR

Apply By:Friday, October 9, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Process Optimization & Technical Services Group

1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 18-months, with possibility of extension

$ - $ Per year

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.

Join the Project Planning and Delivery Group in an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership to the Ontario Clean Water Agency and its clients on water/wastewater related infrastructure. As a subject matter expert, you will lead projects and Agency initiatives, mentor colleagues and assist with the development of value-add services and foster client relationships and business opportunities.

In this role you will:

• Provide specialized engineering leadership and applied theoretical and practical subject matter expertise for the design, engineering, operational troubleshooting, optimization, environmental compliance and provision of municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems.
• Lead and/or conduct comprehensive performance evaluations, assessments and operational analyses regarding the design and capacity of wastewater plants providing technical guidance, support compliance and optimization and make capital recommendations.
• Develop engineering opportunities and foster client relationships in support of the Agency's business goals.
• Mentor engineers at all levels and create opportunities for growth and development.
• Prepare technical reports/memos with recommendations and solutions related to these areas.
• Provide expert opinion to stakeholders regarding design development (engineering calculations and modifications), environmental regulations and engineering and operational guidelines.
• Review consulting engineering preliminary and final design documents to ensure compliance with legislation and standards and provide process optimization recommendations in design and operations.
• Plan and evaluate processes and introduce business efficiencies through best practices concepts to reduce costs and maximize returns.
• Coordinate with engineers, technical staff and/or partners to ensure project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Lead and oversee the planning and delivery of OCWA's wastewater treatment process optimization projects.
• Support the development of engineering designs and project plans to establish project objectives, ensure that project timelines and commitments are being met in accordance with engineering technical standards.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc project status reports for the Director; identify and resolve project issues, and ensure the successful and timely completion of all projects/initiatives.
• Provide process/technical input and review in support of local hubs for the RFP and tendering process for external contract resources.
• Provide onsite and remote technical advice, expertise, support and guidance across Ontario by trouble shooting process, hydraulic, solids and mechanical issues and work to optimize wastewater treatment plants alongside local hub teams.

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater…