Engineering Graduate; TEMP Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Position: Engineering Graduate (TEMP)

Requisition
Department:
Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service:
Water Facilities & Treatment Services
Branch:
Wastewater Treatment Branch - WET

Employment Type:

1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 4 years

Work Hours:

35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP 
Salary Information: $75,075.00 - $91,345.80 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location:

ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek
City:
Ottawa, ON
Job Category:
Engineering 
Application Close: 09/01/2026

JOB SUMMARY

This job is for temporary use in the development of graduate students obtaining licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, you are responsible to provide engineering support in a diverse range of projects. General activities may include carrying out engineering studies/reviews, data analysis and preparing technical reports. You will follow a work plan that provides more detailed objectives and duties by specific departments.

Infrastructure & Water Services Department is responsible for implementing city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, managing assets and investments, and providing residents with high-quality drinking water, the collection and treatment of wastewater, and ensuring storm and surface water is efficiently managed. Building a better Ottawa for all to enjoy, today and into the future.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

KNOWLEDGE

Specific and general knowledge in the field of application related to the department

Engineering standards for Ontario/Canada and related to the field of expertise

Familiarity of various engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes, applicable acts, legislations, regulations and guidelines

Current and advanced engineering technologies, processes and design

Project management principles and practices

Analytical techniques

Applied research techniques (pilot plant, bench-scale, etc.): set-up, operation, analysis

Customer service management

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.)

Field investigation and surveying techniques

Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Prepare and deliver technical and management summary reports

Plan, execute and monitor engineering and process studies

Manage own work and meet objectives

Undertake projects and tasks with minimal supervision

Work professionally with consultants and other technical authorities, manufacturers and contractors

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Display good judgement with staff, professionals and customers

Strong technical and analytical skills

Build effective interpersonal relationships

Strong initiative, judgement, reliability

Highly motivated and conscientious

Diplomacy, discretion and tact

Is flexible, organized, detailed-oriented & independent worker

Is able to work well in a team-oriented environment

Willingness to outside normal working hours

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement:
English oral, reading, writing

Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.


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