Engineering Technologist, EWS Planning and Coordination

Highlights of the job

EPCOR Water Services is hiring a full-time temporary Engineering Technologist to join our Wastewater Collection (WWC) team. This position is based at our Aurum site near Edmonton, AB, and is expected to last up to 11 months.

In the Engineering Technologist role, you will be responsible for delivering technical support to EPCOR’s Linear Asset Operations team. This position plays a key role in leading the execution of moderately complex to multi-year operational and capital programs, including initiatives such as catch basin and maintenance hole repairs, high-pressure flushing, overland drainage management, inspection programs, and ditch and culvert maintenance.

You will also be relied upon to provide timely technical input for customer legal claims, callbacks, and complaints, as well as support design reviews and respond to access to information requests. Additionally, this role supports urgent and emergency technical needs as they arise within Wastewater Collection (WWC) Operations, ensuring that operational continuity and service quality are maintained.

We are currently accepting applications from both internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are reminded to apply using their @epcor.com email address to ensure proper consideration for seniority.

What you’d be responsible for

Engineering Technologist – Key Responsibilities (however, not limited to)

+ Optimizing CMMS configurations + Enhancing data collection and analysis + Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives + Securing permits and legal authorizations + Supporting procurement and contractor management + Ensuring safety compliance + Tracking project scope, progress, and costs + Customer complaints and service requests + Legal claims, litigation, and third-party recoveries + Requests from City departments, consultants, and contractors

What’s required to be successful

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

Education and Certification

+ Preferred disciplines include Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental/Civil, or Electrical/Controls Engineering Technology.

Experience

+ Candidates with at least five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered for a developmental-level appointment. + Procurement processes + Contractor and safety management + Progress, scope, and cost tracking/forecasting

Technical Knowledge and Skills

+ ISO systems and HSE-related ISO compliance (specific to EPCOR WWC) + Mechanical equipment, gravity and pressure flow systems, hydrology, stormwater overland flow, and PLC-controlled systems + Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint + Familiarity with database systems and business finance reporting tools

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Licensing and Driving Requirements

Additional Assets

+ IVARA or other CMMS systems + ESRI GIS systems + ProjectWise or similar drawing/document management software

Personal Attributes

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU 52

Classification: T3

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Wage: starting at $51.89 per hour

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