Technologist, Engineering

Highlights of the job

We are hiring

one

(

1

)

full-time permanent

Technologist,

Engineering

position working out of

the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant

in Edmonton, Alberta.

This opportunity is open

to

i

nternal and

e

xternal candidates

.

Current EPCOR Employees, please ensure that you are using your “epcor.com” email address

.

The

Technologist, Engineering

is accountable for

investigating,

analyzing,

and designing engineer

ing

solutions for various water main rehabilitation and replacement programs

.

Responsibilities include

completing project hydraulic network analysis, running GIS queries, conducting as-built reviews and field investigations

. This also includes

designing water main replacement construction projects with time spans (longest target completion time) of up to 3 months.

The

Technologist, Engineering

is accountable to the Manager, Engineering Design Services and operates within the context and prescribed limits established by the Manager.

What you’d be responsible for

directions and

ensure on-going appropriate relationships with other positions.

+ Adequate fire protection is achieved along with peak hour demand requirements

. + Pipe sizes are designed to allow adequate unidirectional flushing

. + Water quality is maintained through looping, dead-end elimination and prevention of oversizing

. + Elimination of redundant pipes does not result in a loss of system reliability or water quality concerns

. + Use hydraulic analysis to confirm that isolations required for construction projects do not result in system pressure drops or

large-scale

fire protection deficiencies.

+ Ensure base plan and as-built information is accurate and complete

. + Identify and mediate potential construction conflicts with utilities, landscaping, and private property through field investigations and utility reviews

. + Identify potential alternatives including abandonment, relocation, slip lining, and trenchless technology to minimize customer impacts and reduce capital construction costs

. + Evaluate potential requirements or opportunities to extend projects to minimize future customer impacts or improve efficiency

. + Improve future system operation and maintenance activities by optimizing water appurtenance spacing and locations

. + Ensure designs are accurate, complete, and are in compliance with the design guidelines and engineering standards prior to requesting drafting resources

. + Under the supervision of an engineer, design cathodic protection systems (both impressed current and galvanic anodes) for water main networks following NACE standards and guidelines

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+ Renaming of service televising videos (STV) of service laterals to standard naming format and the creation of tasks against the lateral assets

. + Converting Private Development as-built construction values to DRAINS asset values and creating inspection tasks for each inspection. + Updating / confirming asset inventory database attributes are using field collected information for each asset inspection submitted.

What’s required to be successful

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The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and expertise to support collective goals and enhance team performance. They will demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in service delivery.

A strong attention to detail, coupled with advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, is essential. The successful applicant will also possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills, enabling them to convey complex information clearly and effectively.

Additionally, the candidate must exhibit a proactive mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for improvement and taking initiative to identify and resolve challenges.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction:

CSU52

Class:

T

2

Wage:

$

47.18

•

Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA that may be found online.

Hours of work:

75

hours bi-weekly Monday to Friday

Application deadline:

July 16

, 2025

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