Senior Engineering Tech (Infrastructure Design)
Kawartha Lakes
City of Kawartha Lakes, ON
$40,69-$44,01 an hour
Temporary
Permanent
Full-time
Job Description
- Manage and oversee environmental assessments on assigned projects
- Oversee Design and Construction of various roads and bridge re-construction projects
- Processing payment certificates, change orders and other budgetary duties in relation to engineering capital projects
- Assist in the preparation and administration of capital, operating and project-related budgets including projections, estimates, cost-control, interim and final reporting
- Responsible for financial control of assigned projects, including documentation, account set-up and closure, purchase orders, change orders and some or all of local improvements, special grants, subsidies, donations, financing, interim and final reporting
- Analyze project and operational costs and activities, making recommendation for efficiencies and level of engineering services required to carry out the work
- Coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors and consulting services
- Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services which may include, but are not limited to : sampling, surveying, construction and traffic counts
- Assist with preparation of Request for Tender, Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation documentation
- Research and prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda and Council reports
- Perform technical reviews providing input, comment or recommendation on assessments, studies, plans / drawings, materials, proposals, agreements, asset management and reports
- Collaborate with staff in all departments to ensure continuity of service(s), providing progress or status reports and comment
- Identify, develop and recommend engineering and procedural improvements, reviewing, evaluating and implementing policies and best practices
- Maintain engineering records, documents and reports, including plans, maps and drawings
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and corporate policy / procedures
- Respond to public enquiries, recording and investigating each instance and recommending follow-up action
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills / Education Required :
- Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience in capital project management, road design, water / sewer infrastructure / treatment, construction, infrastructure, technical services and related operations
- Must have or be eligible for the OACETT designation (Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists); CET designation is preferred
- Experience in the specific area of specialty, development engineering is preferred
- Proficient in Total Station Surveys and layout
- Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and legislation related to civil engineering
- Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
- Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative / collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
- Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to function positively in a diverse range of teamwork situations
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently
- Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
- Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
- Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class G Drivers Licence
10 days ago