Engineering Technologist

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The City of Maple Ridge is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technologist to join our dynamic project management team. In this role, you will manage a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges, storm and sanitary sewers, waterworks, and civic facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered technologist or recently graduated engineer to apply expertise to a variety of projects, provide guidance to internal teams, and liaise with developers, contractors, and the public.

In This Role You Will :

Plan, schedule, and administer municipal capital projects and programs, including cost estimates, budgets, and technical reports.

Prepare, review, and approve designs, drawings, and plans for municipal infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards and bylaws.

Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate consultant submissions, and oversee contract administration.

Review subdivision, development, rezoning, and building permit applications to ensure compliance with municipal regulations.

Conduct site inspections, monitor construction progress, and investigate issues related to grading, drainage, soil stability, and erosion control.

Provide technical guidance and advice to internal departments, developers, contractors, and the public.

Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to municipal projects and applications.

Assist in the development and updating of municipal policies, procedures, and infrastructure planning initiatives.

Utilize CAD, GIS, and other engineering software to support planning, design, and analysis tasks.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Engineering Technology or related discipline, plus considerable related municipal experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of municipal design, engineering standards and land servicing requirements, including relevant bylaws, policies, regulations and permitting processes.

Considerable knowledge of methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the design, construction and installation of municipal utilities such as roads, water, stormwater and sanitary systems, including soil mechanics, stabilization and erosion control.

Sound knowledge of engineering practices and the interpretation of engineering plans, specifications, contract documents and related technical data.

Sound knowledge of engineering and mapping software including CAD and GIS computerized mapping principles, techniques and related software.

Ability to read, interpret and apply municipal bylaws, subdivision and zoning regulations, the BC Building Code and other relevant legislation such as the Local Government Act and Community Charter.

Ability to plan, research, develop, schedule, and administer capital and development infrastructure projects, including preparing cost estimates, managing budgets and coordinating tendering processes, while ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and regulatory requirements.

Ability to prepare, review and interpret engineering designs, plans, and technical drawings for accuracy and compliance with standards.

Ability to analyze infrastructure capacities, evaluate development impacts and prepare detailed reports with recommendations.

Ability to provide technical advice, direction and interpretation of engineering and land development requirements to developers, contractors, consultants, municipal staff and the public and to effectively address inquiries and concerns.

Ability to review subdivision, development, rezoning and building permit applications for compliance with municipal bylaws, grading requirements and engineering standards.

Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations and resolve compliance issues.

Ability to conduct site inspections to ensure construction and land development projects comply with approved plans, bylaws and regulations and to investigate and resolve issues related to grading, soil stability, erosion control and infrastructure servicing.

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and correspondence related to engineering projects and development applications.

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within the Province of British Columbia or Engineer in Training (EIT) with Engineering and Geoscientist of BC.

Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

The successful candidate will play a key role in :

project management, organization and planning.

prepares request for proposals, participate in the review and selection of consultants.

design review, cost estimating, contract preparation and review, and tendering.

monitor construction to ensure compliance with plans and related specifications.

infrastructure (Design and Construction section) systems monitoring, investigation, analysis, studies and planning

inspection of construction works in various facets of civil engineering.

prepares project schedules and monitors budgets and scope.

maintain and update computerized models and databases.

respond to and establish effective relationships with contractors, consultants and other internal and external stakeholders.

function in an office environment and out at construction sites.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting .

WHAT WE OFFER YOU :

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.