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Junior Design Engineering TechnologistHalifax Regional Municipality • Halifax, NS
Junior Design Engineering Technologist

Junior Design Engineering Technologist

Halifax Regional Municipality • Halifax, NS
3 days ago
Salary
CA$30.28 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

11556BR

Junior Design Engineering Technologist

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Junior Design Engineering Technologist in Design & Asset Management, Public Works.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Design Engineering Technology, this position is responsible for a variety of technical and administrative functions required for the design and tendering of civil / municipal engineering projects. The Technologist must have a background in the area of civil / municipal engineering design practices, and must have the ability to operate the civil engineering design software (e.g., Autodesk Civil 3D).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Formulates the scope and design requirements for identified capital projects;
  • Apply municipal design guidelines and policies to develop and produce designs for capital projects;
  • Coordinates tender calls with Financial Services (Procurement) including advertisement, requisition of funds, obtaining approvals from stakeholders and preparing tender documents for delivery to Procurement;
  • Responds to design related tender inquires and coordinates the issuance of addendums when required;
  • Maintains project documentation and provide thorough project information to Construction Services;
  • Evaluates tender bids for accuracy and conformity to HRM requirements. This involves producing a detailed spreadsheet summarizing unit prices bid and unit prices estimated, ensuring that the calculated totals are correct;
  • Provides information, interpretations and general advice to inquires from the general public, contractors and other HRM departments as required regarding Capital Projects;
  • Performs an integral role in the production of record drawing information;
  • Prepares routine Council and CAO Award Reports to address project background, bids received and recommendation to award tender;
  • Provide technical guidance and assistance to design colleagues and other HRM Departments.


QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a suitable combination of training and experience with a minimum of 1-2 years of municipal engineering training;
  • Must have civil engineering design software training from a recognized program or a suitable combination of training and experience;
  • Training in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, etc.


Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Experience in civil engineering design software, preferably Autodesk Civil 3D;
  • Experience in computer-aided design, preferably AutoCAD;
  • Knowledge of the HRM Municipal Services Systems design guidelines and/or other design guidelines necessary to carry out accurate civil engineering designs;
  • Ability to design and prepare municipal and civil engineering drawings;
  • Ability to estimate quantities of materials, unit costs, and total costs of municipal projects;
  • Knowledge of HRM Contract and Specifications for Municipal Services and Nova Scotia Road Builders Standard Specifications for Municipal Services;
  • Knowledge of Provincial/Federal regulations and guidelines affecting municipal designs;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, etc.;
  • Working knowledge of GIS.


Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

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