Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Construction and Maintenance, the Engineering Technologist provides technical assistance for Greenview Municipality District relating to road design & construction, infrastructure and bridge construction projects and related activities in a typical rural setting within the Municipal District. This position provides a broad range of engineering functions related to maintenance, design and construction of municipal infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Major
Provide technical review of engineering studies, design submissions, and drawings as related to municipality infrastructure.
Provide construction survey layout with use of GPS and Survey Equipment
Provide minor civil design and drafting service support
Perform municipality infrastructure field inspections and verify adherence to design and construction specifications
Review environmental assessment, studies, design briefs, reports and approvals for municipal infrastructure and servicing projects.
Prepare construction costs and material estimates, project schedules and reports
Ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
Assist with contract administration, tender review and vendor liaison.
Conduct reviews of various engineering/construction design drawings submissions to ensure accuracy with field conditions
Review design plans to ensure compliance with municipality standards
Responsible for the design reviews and assisting with project management of municipal and transportation projects.
Minor
Prepare technical reports for General Manager/ Council
Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Occasional
Review policies as required.
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform the duties listed above to a high degree of professionalism.
Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
A minimum of 2 year experience in road construction and bridge file (culverts) projects.
Knowledge of municipal engineering, planning, development and construction
C.E.T or PMP designation will be considered an assert
Previous construction experience related to Alberta Transportation or other rural municipal projects will be considered an asset.
Class 5 driver’s license.
Skills Required:
Computer software applications (MS Office, MS Word and Excel and AutoCAD)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact well with, and respond to inquiries from all levels of employees, including Management, Council and Ratepayers.
Must be self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to understand survey information and to read engineering plans.
Ability to carry out field inspections.
Familiarity with applicable construction standards.
Ability to interpret, implement and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Working Conditions and Physical Environment:
Substantial use of computer and telephone.
May involve long periods of sitting, good lighting, temperature and noise control.
Minimal light physical lifting may be occasionally required.
Subject to working in an outdoor environment – heat, cold, dry, dust and / or wet conditions as well as exposure to insects, bees and wildlife.
Use and operation of a vehicle.
Normal working day consists of 7.5 hours; however occasional overtime may be required.
Some travel may be required.
Health and Safety:
All personnel working at the Municipal District of Greenview are governed by the Municipal District Health & Safety Policy.
Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with Municipal District Policies and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
Required to wear correct Personal Protective Equipment as per safe job procedures.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may submit cover letter and resume in one of the following ways:
By Mail or Drop off: Human Resources Department, Municipal District of Greenview No. 16
4806 – 36 Ave., Box 1079, Valleyview, Alberta T0H 3N0
By Fax: 780-524-4307
By E-mail: careers@mdgreenview.ab.ca