Civil Engineering Technologist - Intermediate
Reporting to the director of technical services, the incumbent performs a variety of technical and operational tasks; assists in the development, design and execution of maintenance, renovation and construction work on municipal infrastructure, such as roads, signage, water, sewer and storm water systems, and others; and inspects sites, solves problems, plans preventive maintenance of City assets, and ensures compliance with plans and specifications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate in the development, writing and design of technical plans and specifications
- Design, analyze, revise and update plans and specifications manually and using computer-assisted software (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
- Participate in the technical planning, execution, supervision and inspection of construction and repair work on roads and water, sewer and storm water systems
- Ensure that work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, applicable legislation, existing conditions and established timelines
- Prepare progress and final reports
- Calculate the quantities and costs of materials and labour required to complete projects
- Monitor the installation of asphalt during road rehabilitation projects to ensure that contractors meet the quantity and quality requirements specified in their contract
- Verify compliance of documents with applicable standards, regulations and other requirements, and communicate with applicants to propose modifications or alternatives
- Collect and compile data required for analysis, preparation of plans and updating of databases and computerized maps
- Work with utility companies to locate utilities at work sites
- Prepare tender documents for crushed stone and other materials, analyze bids and make recommendations to the supervisor
- Perform technical tasks related to infrastructure maintenance programs
- Report any anomalies detected or improvements needed during the execution of work to management, and analyze and resolve routine technical issues that may arise during construction
- Participate in the planning and study of projects by conducting preliminary analyses, preparing reports and researching new products and technologies
- Liaise with internal departments, public utilities, government agencies, the public, contractors, consultants and other external firms to share or obtain technical information
- Process and follow up on verbal and written requests from residents, businesses and property owners
- Perform any other technical functions, not limited to those mentioned above, required to assist in the completion of projects and the smooth running of operations
- Utilize computer-assisted design and drafting software (AutoCAD Civil 3D), geodetic measuring devices (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS) and apply the principles of data collection
- Assist with the management of road and sub-road assets
- Perform any other tasks, technical and otherwise,
required to assist in the completion of projects or for the smooth running of operations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent and a college diploma in civil engineering technology or a related discipline
- Professional Technologist (PTech)
Training
- Standard first aid and CPR
- Additional certifications and training may be required, depending on operational needs
Driver's license
- Class 5
Experience
- Five (5) years' experience in engineering in a municipal setting
Knowledge
- Positive command of spoken and written French and English
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge of regulations and standards related to municipal infrastructure
- Extensive knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting software (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
- Extensive knowledge of the use of geodetic measuring devices (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS) and the principles of data collection
- Excellent working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation, preventive measures and practices
- Extensive knowledge of construction materials, the reading of plans and specifications, construction methods, the supervision of construction work, the assessment of site conditions, and enforcement of specifications
- Basic knowledge of surveying
Skills
- Ability to strategically initiate, develop and implement work and projects
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and technical reports
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Initiative, methodical approach, sense
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