Senior Engineering Technician – Development
Permanent On-site | Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes
Description
Job Description:
- Coordinate the review and approval of planning applications and development proposals.
- Coordinate, manage and review the preparation of master drainage plans, sub watershed studies.
- Liaison with Water/Wastewater Division with respect to sanitary and water system models.
- 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.
Qualifications
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” Driver’s Licence.
- Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required.
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