CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$50 - CA$54•Onsite

About The Position

To perform, coordinate and direct staff in engineering technical work for the planning, design, construction, inspection and maintenance of facilities and installations in the City.

Requirements

Graduate in Civil Engineering Technology Program or approved equivalent combination of demonstrated education and experience.
Considerable experience in the municipal government related fields of municipal water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater management infrastructure, maintenance and operation, design, contract administration and/or construction.
Considerable working experience with computer application software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.), Trimble Unity, Hansen, and in the operation of CADD (e.g. Microstation). Familiar with GIS (e.g. ArcView and GIS Viewer) software.
Considerable in the collection of meteorological data and flow and water quality monitoring data from open channels, sewers, water distribution network and flow monitoring/performance data for water efficiency/conservation measures.
Considerable experience in understanding in the principles and application of civil engineering theories, methods and practices related to hydrology, hydraulics, storm water management, water supply and distribution water efficiency/conservation and collection of infrastructure rating data (e.g. CCTV).
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and provide a personal vehicle.
The ability to interpret digital or hard copy engineering drawings and documents (e.g. plans, alignments, cross sections, profiles, engineering surveys, and contact specifications).
Advanced understanding in the principles and application of Civil Engineering theories, methods and practices related to hydrology, hydraulics, storm water management, water supply and distribution, water efficiency/conservation and collection of infrastructure rating data (e.g. CCTV), flow monitoring, trunk collection system.
Extensive knowledge of databases, SQL, and queries.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documents (e.g. plan and profiles, survey notes, specifications.
Demonstrated ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations used in engineering analysis.
Advanced knowledge of construction practices and methods.
Advanced knowledge of Purchasing and Procurement Procedures and practices.
Advanced problem solving, project coordination, Contract Administration interpersonal and group skills and the ability to exercise independent judgement in dealing with technical matters.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of all relevant regulations, statues, standards and practices as related to the Major Responsibilities of the position for example, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standards Drawings (OPSD), Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and Transportation Association of Canada (TAC).
Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, colleagues and other City employees at all levels, and members of the public.
Ability to attend public meetings outside of normal business hours.
Demonstrated ability to provide work direction, and review the work of other staff and Engineering Consultants.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all organizational levels.
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and work with minimal supervision.
Considerable experience working in a front-line customer service environment.

Responsibilities

Performs detailed engineering design using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) design software such as Microstation and INROADS for the preparation of complex watermain, sewer, storm water facilities, watercourse, road, TTC track, miscellaneous structure projects and related engineering mapping overviews.
Coordinates, monitors, tracks, the transfer of engineering and related data required by engineering consultants hired on behalf of the City of Toronto in preparation of the Capital Works Delivery projects.
Prepares and checks engineering drawings (e.g. Digital Terrain Model, plans, alignments, cross sections and profiles), supporting field notes, research materials, digital and hard copy input diagrams.
Performs a variety of activities, including operational and technical support, relating to the planning, design, tendering, construction and inspection of municipal infrastructure e.g. determines needs, project scope etc.
Checks and provides progress/inspection reports on the work of contractors and developers to ensure use of safety equipment, adherence to approved designs, procedures, regulations, statutes, specifications etc.
Administers, tracks and monitors storage of various documents including CADD drawings, hard copy engineering plans and scanned documents using a document management system.
Administers, coordinates the collection; analysis and updating of data within work management systems and from various external data sources.
Troubleshoots and resolves design related issues during construction.
Conducts field inspections and evaluates site analysis data, such as soil drainage, environmental conditions and facilities.
Conducts field investigation and studies for a variety of planned proposals, programs and projects.
Participates in the development of various technical standards and specifications for municipal infrastructure design and construction projects.
Researches and prepares recommendations for software and system developments and /or enhancements.
Assists with/prepares documents such as Form of Tenders; REOI; RFP; RFQ’s, MOE approvals etc. Reviews tender bids and attends Bid Committee meetings.
Prepares reports, plans, detailed specifications in support of planning issues including the preparation of the feasibility designs and preliminary estimates requested by internal stakeholders for various assignments.
Administers contracts for the installation, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructure to ensure contracts are carried out in accordance with City standards, specifications and procedures; prepares progress certificates as necessary.
Assists with the preparation of budget and tracking of expenditures.
Responds to inquiries from the public, surveyors, consultants, architects, contractors, utility companies, Councillors, City divisions and other internal and external stakeholders.
Reviews and responds to consultant/contractor work (e.g. final plans, shop fabrication drawings and job site constructions) submissions for completeness, accuracy, design criteria and conformity to City standards.
Analyzes data, performs calculations and makes recommendations.
Trains, instructs, mentors and/or assists other staff.
Leads projects and directs staff on projects.
Prepares training course materials and conducts training courses and demonstrations.
Prepares survey layout, cross sectional, quantity and related reports.
Prepares general correspondence and technical reports as required.
Coordinates sign off approvals from various management levels and government bodies.
Represents the division on internal/external committees and at community and public forums.