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Job Title: Process Optimization Engineer (Engineer) - Temporary   Date Posted: 08/15/26 Ref. Number: 918 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Newmarket Requirements: WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. • Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario. • Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in the approvals, design, construction and operating processes of municipal water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment systems, including project management experience. • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. • Knowledge of municipal water, wastewater treatment, collection and distribution system management and operations techniques, as well as complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, valving, etc. • Understanding of budgeting process, strategic planning, program development and implementation techniques. • Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership. • Demonstrated report writing and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines. • Demonstrated leadership skills to coordinate project teams; ability to work effectively, independently and cooperatively within a team environment. ALL CANDIDATES MUST APPLY ONLINE THROUGH YORK REGION'S ONLINE PORTAL PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION TO JOB SKILLS https://york.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll Description: ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Project Manager, Process Optimization Water & Wastewater, the Process Optimization Engineer is responsible for conducting on-site investigations and recommendations to optimize advanced and conventional water treatment processes including conducting hydraulic assessments of distribution systems, process mechanical evaluations of water pumping stations and drinking water treatment facilities, conducting on-site diagnostic and treatability analysis including bench scale, pilot and full scale levels; conduct research in partnership with internal and external groups on advanced water treatment methodologies; provide recommendations for the planning, design and commissioning of water systems to meet regulatory requirements, and conduct on-site and classroom training on new advance treatment methodologies and technologies. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING • Reviews benchmarking data and tracks plant and system operational parameters to trouble shoot and monitor treatment systems performance. • Provides advice and recommendations to implement new equipment, need procedures or process modifications as requested by management. • Ensures quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts with the Branch. • Assists in the development and management of standard operating procedures, operations manuals, methods and policies • Develops and supports research and innovation partnership with academic and research agencies. • Oversees engineering and asset management consultants and manages feasibility/functional studies and projects for water infrastructure • Liaises with and proactively develops relationships with Operators, internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, to facilitate the delivery of services and resolve environmental issues. • Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives. Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months 9 Hours per week: Rate of Pay: $63.50 - $69.03/hour