Posting ID: 5573
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater System Services
Pay Range: $108,952 - $136,187
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: MMSG
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: November 6, 2026
Application Deadline: November 27, 2026
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
If you're enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Halton Region but don't meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This position may be eligible for an underfill opportunity for candidates who do not meet every qualification. We're always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team!
Job SummaryReporting to the Manager, Wastewater System Performance, the Wastewater System Performance Engineer provides technical expertise related to municipal wastewater collection systems and pumping stations. The position is responsible for assessing system performance, identifying risks and capacity constraints, and developing solutions to support reliable wastewater service delivery, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset management.
The Wastewater System Performance Engineer leads investigations and studies, analyzes system performance data, develops remediation strategies, and supports capital planning initiatives. Key areas of focus include inflow and infiltration (I/I), basement flooding mitigation, sewer capacity assessment, pumping station performance, and operational optimization. The position prepares business cases and cost estimates to support capital budget planning, provides technical guidance on wastewater system capacity and performance, and collaborates with Operations, Water and Wastewater Planning, Development Services, Engineering & Construction and Transportation Management to support strategic and operational objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities- Monitors, analyzes, and interprets wastewater system performance data to identify trends, risks, capacity constraints, and opportunities for operational and capital improvements.
- Investigates wastewater system performance issues, identifies root causes, and develops remediation strategies to improve system reliability, reduce inflow and infiltration (I/I), and mitigate basement flooding risk.
- Evaluates wastewater collection systems and pumping station performance and recommends operational, rehabilitation, and capital solutions to address system deficiencies.
- Manages consultant assignments, including the development of project scopes, review of technical deliverables, and administration of project budgets and schedules.
- Applies Project Management methodology to manage studies and investigations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in accordance with approved scope and quality requirements.
- Reviews wastewater regulatory requirements, approvals, and emerging legislation, and recommends actions to support compliance and operational readiness.
- Supports asset management and capital planning by identifying performance-related infrastructure needs and preparing business cases, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for capital projects.
- Provides technical support to Water & Wastewater Planning for master plans, environmental assessments, growth studies, servicing reviews, and long-term infrastructure planning initiatives.
- Acts as the wastewater system performance subject matter expert for development and capital projects by providing recommendations regarding system capacity, operational impacts, long-term maintenance requirements, alternative servicing solutions, and deviations from Regional standards.
Duties & Responsibilities (Cont'd)- Provides technical support to Operations on wastewater collection system and pumping station performance, including troubleshooting, capacity assessments, operational optimization, and risk mitigation.
- Identifies and implements improvements to monitoring programs, data management practices, business processes, procedures, standards, and reporting tools to enhance wastewater system performance and decision-making.
- Prepares reports, presentations, technical correspondence, and recommendations to management, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
- Cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, local municipalities, and the public.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & QualificationsEssential- Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering or similar, preferably with a focus on municipal wastewater systems.
- Membership in Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and licensed to practice engineering in Ontario.
- Minimum eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience related to the planning, design, operation, investigation, modelling, performance assessment, or rehabilitation of municipal wastewater collection systems and pumping stations.
- Extensive knowledge of wastewater collection systems, including gravity sewers, forcemains, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure, with a strong understanding of operational, maintenance, and lifecycle considerations.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate system performance issues, identify root causes of complex system issues, and developing practical, risk-based remediation strategies.
- Significant knowledge of engineering principles, regulatory requirements and industry standards and best practices, with the ability to evaluate regulatory changes and their implications on operational and capital programs.
- Experience interpreting and integrating multiple sources of technical and operational data, including flow monitoring, sewer capacity assessments, hydraulic modelling results, rainfall records, groundwater information, and SCADA data to support engineering recommendations and investment decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic technical advice and act as a subject matter expert on wastewater system capacity, performance, operations, and infrastructure planning.
Skills & Qualifications (Cont'd) - Experience leading multidisciplinary studies and consultant assignments, including scope development, budget administration, schedule oversight, and review of technical deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical, operational, and infrastructure planning decisions through sound engineering judgment, analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.
- Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with experience preparing business cases, capital cost estimates, and supporting documentation for infrastructure investment decisions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to management, regulators, consultants, municipalities, and the public.
Preferred- Experience investigating and mitigating wastewater collection system performance issues, including inflow and infiltration (I/I), basement flooding, sewer surcharge, capacity constraints, pumping station performance, flow monitoring, and field investigation programs.
- Advanced knowledge of wastewater collection system hydraulics, pumping station operations, hydraulic modelling, and performance assessment methodologies.
- Experience supporting master plan development, environmental assessments, servicing studies, and long-term infrastructure planning.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, condition assessment techniques, and industry best practices related to wastewater collection systems and pumping stations.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, ESRI GIS, PowerBI, InfoWorks ICM,e.RIS, LIMS, and PCS/SCADA systems.
