Design Lead, Water / Wastewater

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As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

The Water/Wastewater group of RVA is looking for a experienced Design Lead to join their expanding team in their Toronto location. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams on water and wastewater projects.

Duties

• Responsible for design of process mechanical systems, including direct and take responsibility of the production of engineered drawings including review, approval and application of P.Eng. seal for equipment sizing and selection, for municipal water / wastewater infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater pumping stations, treatment plants and storage facilities.
• Manage and coordinateinterdisciplinary design teams.
• Assist project managers with the project planning and delivery process.
• Manage and support process and process mechanical engineering activities, from preliminary design to construction phase with focus on adherence to design standards, industry specifications, risk management, permits and approvals, constructability, and technical feasibility.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, calculations, permitting and approvals applications, control narrative development, specifications, and facility manuals.

• Mentor and develop junior technical engineering staff.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and prompt delivery of project outputs to satisfy the client's requirements.
• Act as coordination liaison between the project teams and different internal stakeholders, ensuring good communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to a team environment that supports RVA’s core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• 7 plus years progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering with at least 5 years working in a consultancy.
• P.Eng., or eligibility for registration in Ontario.
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Familiar with local design and construction standards and requirements for permits and approvals.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:  

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.