Project Engineer - Capital Delivery (Engineer)

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, this position is responsible for managing water and wastewater projects and providing technical support during all stages of the delivery of new water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure projects, including reviewing planning and design documentation, on-site support for inspections, testing and commissioning activities, and project closeout documentation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provides technical support to management and leads teams during the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Prepares and reviews feasibility studies and assessment reports during the Environmental Assessment and planning stage and pre-design reports, cost estimates and design drawings and tender documents during the detailed design stage of projects.
• Reviews shop drawings and contract change documentation and attends site meetings and site inspections during the construction stage of projects.
• Ensures quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts with the Department.
• Assists in the development and management of quality control programs, operating and business procedures and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.
• Supports the development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines and templates related to process and business improvements / optimizations.
• Oversees engineering consultants and manages projects for the Department’s infrastructure.
• Co‑ordinates and / or leads project teams.
• Liaises with and maintains positive relationships with internal Department contacts, cross‑department staff, external contractors, consultants, etc., relating to projects.
• Responds to inquiries on issues related to assigned projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

What We're Looking For

Benefits and Perks

Location

17250 Yonge Street – Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary). Hybrid work opportunities may apply.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours : 37.5

Operational hours : 8 : 30 a.m. – 4 : 30 p.m.

Closing Date

January 28, 2026

Application Process

Please apply online by 5 : 00 p.m. EST of the closing date indicated above.

Union Information

CUPE Local 4900

Equal Opportunity Statement

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1‑877‑464‑9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.

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