Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) full-time permanent Technologist, Engineering position working out of the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, Alberta.

This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates. Current EPCOR Employees, please ensure that you are using your “epcor.com” email address.

The Technologist, Engineering is accountable for investigating, analyzing, and designing engineering solutions for various water main rehabilitation and replacement programs. Responsibilities include completing project hydraulic network analysis, running GIS queries, conducting as-built reviews and field investigations. This also includes designing water main replacement construction projects with time spans (longest target completion time) of up to 3 months.

The Technologist, Engineering is accountable to the Manager, Engineering Design Services and operates within the context and prescribed limits established by the Manager.

What you’d be responsible for

• Provide input to the Pipe Asset Engineering plans and directions and ensure on-going appropriate relationships with other positions.
• Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics.
• Design and run various GIS queries to assist with project selection for capital projects.
• Use various GIS software (such as Microstation, ArcGIS, etc.) to create and update data files, thematic maps and project maps to coordinate projects with maintenance activities, document analysis and produce customer communications.
• Conduct project specific and, under supervision, conduct neighbourhood wide hydraulic analysis to determine ultimate water main sizes and alignments to ensure:
  • Adequate fire protection is achieved along with peak hour demand requirements.
  • Pipe sizes are designed to allow adequate unidirectional flushing.
  • Water quality is maintained through looping, dead-end elimination and prevention of oversizing.
  • Elimination of redundant pipes does not result in a loss of system reliability or water quality concerns.
  • Use hydraulic analysis to confirm that isolations required for construction projects do not result in system pressure drops or large-scale fire protection deficiencies.
• Design various water main upgrade and replacement projects ensuring the chosen solution is constructible, cost effective and improves the overall distribution system reliability.  As part of the design:
  • Ensure base plan and as-built information is accurate and complete.
  • Identify and mediate potential construction conflicts with utilities, landscaping, and private property through field investigations and utility reviews.
  • Identify potential alternatives including abandonment, relocation, slip lining, and trenchless technology to minimize customer impacts and reduce capital construction costs.
  • Evaluate potential requirements or opportunities to extend projects to minimize future customer impacts or improve efficiency.
  • Improve future system operation and maintenance activities by optimizing water appurtenance spacing and locations.
  • Ensure designs are accurate, complete, and are in compliance with the design guidelines and engineering standards prior to requesting drafting resources.
  • Under the supervision of an engineer, design cathodic protection systems (both impressed current and galvanic anodes) for water main networks following NACE standards and guidelines.
• Review construction drawings produced by the Drafting Technologists to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submission to engineers/project managers.
• Review design submissions from various utilities through the City’s Utility Line Assignment Process or other process to ensure they are not in conflict with existing or proposed water and wastewater infrastructure and do not impact EPCOR’s ability to operate and maintain that infrastructure.
• Review consultant designs for compliance with the Design and Construction Standards.
• Provide support to other departments and external customers regarding hydraulic analysis, GIS queries, water main design, and ULA support as required.
• Assist the wastewater inspection assessment team as required which may include the following activities:
  • Renaming of service televising videos (STV) of service laterals to standard naming format and the creation of tasks against the lateral assets.
  • Converting Private Development as-built construction values to DRAINS asset values and creating inspection tasks for each inspection.
  • Updating / confirming asset inventory database attributes are using field collected information for each asset inspection submitted.
• Demonstrate a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.

What’s required to be successful

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years’ experience in water main construction, inspection and design.
• Registration with ASET as a CET is considered an asset.
• A strong understanding of hydraulics related to distribution system design including a familiarity with computerized hydraulic analysis or simulation software.

• A strong understanding of design and construction standards and requirements for potable water systems in northern climates.
• A strong understanding of GIS and related applications typically used by water utilities.
• Familiarity with basic programming language and queries.
• Strong ability to use standard software packages (Excel, Access, Word, SharePoint)

• Strong analysis, deduction, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and expertise to support collective goals and enhance team performance. They will demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in service delivery.

A strong attention to detail, coupled with advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, is essential. The successful applicant will also possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills, enabling them to convey complex information clearly and effectively.

Additionally, the candidate must exhibit a proactive mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for improvement and taking initiative to identify and resolve challenges.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: T2

Wage: $ 47.18

•Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA that may be found online.

Hours of work: 80 hours bi-weekly Monday to Friday

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• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks are required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.