The City of Surrey is looking to add a customer-focused Engineering Inspector to a team of passionate and knowledgeable professionals. The Engineering Inspector III will be responsible for monitoring, inspecting and administering numerous Land Development projects in a designated area of the City to ensure that Land Development related works are completed in accordance with City standards. The successful candidate will provide leadership, direction and guidance to field inspectors.
Responsibilities include:
Ensuring construction is performed to City standards, policies, by-laws and the servicing agreement
Conducting pre-construction meetings with project inspectors, developers, contractors and consulting engineers
Issuing permits related to land development projects
Reviewing and approving releases of funds and reductions in letters of credit
Maintaining good public relations and ensuring minimum inconvenience to the public by addressing complaints and concerns
Reviewing as-constructed drawings for completeness and compliance with City standards
Working and assisting with the preparation of work plans for project inspectors
The Engineering Inspector III requires the ability to establish productive relationships across City stakeholders. Advanced problem-solving skills are integral to effect on-site resolution of construction related problems. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the MMCD, City standards, bylaws, safety regulations and construction practices.
The role requires completion of a two-year program with a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, plus eight (8) years of related progressively responsible experience and a valid BC Driver’s License.
Eligibility for certification by ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC) as a Certified Public Works Inspector Level 3 (CPWI 3) is an asset.
Should you be interested in learning more about this leadership opportunity please contact Carol Robinson or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to cleartalent@hwest.ca. We will respond to all who express interest.