Senior Project Engineer – Water Resources

Posting Status

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329)

Applications for this position must be received by no later than 11:59pm on July 17, 2026. This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

• A hybrid work schedule
• A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive health plan complemented with life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things

• Plan, organize and manage all processes related to delivering completed Class Environmental Assessments, design and construction projects for all aspects of water resources/stormwater capital projects including stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
• Lead the preparation of master drainage plans and subwatershed studies. Assign work, mentor and supervise in‑house and contract technical support staff on design and construction projects.
• Responsible for cost control, capital expenditures and scheduling for the delivery of construction projects, consultant services and various engineering studies.
• Assess projects for compliance with Municipal Class EA and, as necessary, arrange and coordinate all advanced planning activities associated with completing Class Environmental Assessments.
• Define property needs and arrange for and participate in land negotiations leading to acquisition.
• Assist in negotiating cost sharing arrangements with third parties.
• Arrange and coordinate pre‑engineering activities and pre‑construction services.
• Assist with the review and recommend approval of final contract drawings and documents for tendering purposes.
• Research, prepare and present reports to Council and/or Committee of Council for capital projects, Class Environmental Assessments and engineering studies.
• Research and prepare terms of reference for retention of consultant services, including evaluating proposals, reviewing and negotiating work plans and budgets and recommending award of services.
• Establish project schedules and prepare notification / media releases for stream restoration works, shoreline restoration works and stormwater/drainage works.
• Investigate, research and establish alternative engineering designs, construction methods, products and equipment to suit unique conditions on capital projects.
• Establish appropriate design criteria for infrastructure improvement/construction projects.
• Ensure design and construction complies with approved standards and policies and applies sound engineering practice, principles and ingenuity in order to achieve an economical, safe and aesthetically pleasing end product.
• Prepare submissions for approval by external agencies (e.g., Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Natural Resources, Department of Fisheries & Oceans and the local Conservation Authority) and respond to inquiries on same.
• Issue written direction/orders to contractor regarding contract related matters. Review and accept or reject, with reason, contractor requests for alternate materials, construction procedures and sub‑contractors.
• Review construction, identify deficiencies, coordinate rectification and recommend acceptance of final construction.
• Enforce contract penalties and liquidated damages as per contract documents.
• Review and monitor the consultant’s work schedule, financial progress and project budget and advise Manager of expected overruns or surpluses as deemed necessary.
• Review and resolve field inquiries from public and/or Construction Inspectors to clarify project details and requirements.
• Authorize design changes or extra work within specified limits as necessary.
• Negotiate additional/extra work and defend contract claims for extra where work was provided for or inferred in the contract.
• Assist with annual capital budget planning.
• Investigate, research and establish alternative engineering design, construction methods, products and equipment to suit unique conditions on SWM projects.
• Arrange for, coordinate and evaluate all pre‑engineering project…