Storm Drainage Engineer - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

The Opportunity

Join the City of Mississauga and become part of a dedicated team committed to serving the residents, visitors, and businesses of Mississauga. This permanent Storm Drainage Engineer position offers a unique chance to contribute significantly to the city's environmental resilience and infrastructure development. You will play a pivotal role in managing critical stormwater projects, ensuring sustainable growth and protection for the community.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Manager, Stormwater Projects and Approvals, this role involves leading and managing a variety of engineering initiatives. Your responsibilities will include overseeing complex projects and providing expert guidance on stormwater related matters across Mississauga.

• Lead studies and capital projects related to stormwater infrastructure planning and design, including flood control, water quality, linear infrastructure, and creek rehabilitation.
• Procure and manage contracts and deliverables of consultants on stormwater related studies and design projects.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal and external stakeholders to ensure that project deliverables and schedules are met.
• Follow corporate guidelines and best practices for project management, including the preparation of project charters, project management plans, project schedules, and progress reports.
• Provide specialized engineering input as required to internal stakeholders on stormwater related matters.
• Provide engineering input and recommendations, as required, in the preparation of the Stormwater Business Plan and Budget.
• Prepare written correspondence, corporate reports, and presentations to internal and external clients, including residents, regulatory agencies, and Mayor and Members of Council.
• Participate and represent the section/division/department/city on internal and external working groups and committees as required.
• Keep current on best practices, standards, regulations, and technologies related to stormwater and project management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

To excel in this role, you will bring a strong academic background in engineering combined with practical experience in municipal stormwater management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in managing multidisciplinary projects and possess excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders across Mississauga and beyond.

• Degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in municipal stormwater engineering and planning, including site-specific, community, watershed, or municipality-wide studies and infrastructure projects related to flood control, water quality, linear infrastructure, and creek rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated experience in Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, project management, and stakeholder consultation.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to prepare reports and presentations to staff, external agencies, consultants, stakeholders, members of the public, and Council.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to lead, develop, implement, and manage multidisciplinary projects and programs.
• Proficient with common office computer software, including MS-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS-Project, or equivalent. Experience with database, GIS, and hydrologic/hydraulic modelling software would be an asset.
• Must be able to attend project site visits and meetings within the City of Mississauga and the GTA.

Perks and Benefits

The City of Mississauga offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment. This role operates under a hybrid work model, providing flexibility with three days onsite at the Civic Centre and the option for remote work on remaining days, fostering a balance between collaboration and individual productivity.

The City is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, striving to create a respectful workplace that reflects the communities it serves. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code.