Principal Engineer - Water

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Engineer - Water, to join our Water Sector in Ottawa, ON. In this role, you will be responsible for business development, technical leadership and project management. An important part of your duties will be to supervise and review the work of your team of engineers and technologists. In addition to this, you will also be expected to maintain best practices when it relates to our Quality Control/Quality Assurance program at TYLin.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Development

• Work with the Water Sector Manager to develop and execute the strategic plan.

• Build and maintain key relationships with clients (municipal agencies as well as industrial clients, developers and landowners) and industry organizations to pursue opportunities and grow the business.

• Promote technical practices, innovation sharing and knowledge management.

• Collaborate regionally, nationally and internationally on water pursuits, including programs, and sustainability initiatives.

• Participate in business development and identify and follow through on strategic opportunities.

• Lead proposal efforts and prepare budgets and schedules.

Project Management

• Provide project management, including interface with clients.

• Work with senior management to develop and negotiate contract budgets and scopes of work.

• Manage the development of production work plans.

• Lead project execution for successful project delivery and client satisfaction, including financial management, resource management, change-order management, and client invoicing.

• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams, including subconsultants.

• Oversee performance of complex design.

• Provide input for annual planning and quarterly forecasting.

• Guide the team to establish consistency and quality assurance processes in the production of all deliverables, and manage the quality control of all submission materials.

• Collaborate with other Project Managers and Supervisors within TYLin to identify staffing needs and training requirements.

Technical Leadership

• Direct, train and mentor team members on the various facets of water infrastructure.

• Attend and participate in industry related conferences and events.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the province of Ontario (or the ability to obtain).

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Municipal water projects, with at least five 5 years in a Project Management position.

• Strong technical expertise with in-depth knowledge of industry best practices and standards.

• Project management experience in managing diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.

• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating technical teams with a professional and results-driven approach.

• Excellent organization, time management and negotiation skills.

• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.

• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $174,400-$218,000 for this position and local market. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package.

TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.