Engineering Assistant I - Traffic Engineering

City of Regina•Regina, SK

1d•CA$25 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Regina is recruiting up to 2 Civil and/or Environmental Engineering employment opportunities in the Traffic Engineering Branch. Reporting to a Project Engineer, this position performs technical support work in the field of asset management of roadway infrastructure. The term of the assignment will be up to 7 months throughout the summer. Gain entry-level experience in the engineering industry while knowing your work is instrumental to the various facets of work throughout our city.

Requirements

One (1) year certificate in Civil Engineering technology or an educational equivalent; or senior matriculation and a minimum of one (1) year's related experience in a municipal engineering environment. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of engineering principles, theories and practices related to roadway infrastructure.
Knowledge of asphalt pavement and concrete deterioration mechanics
Demonstrated skills working both independently and as a member of a team on a complex task.
Intermediate computer skills to create tables and forms, create formulas, create queries and reports and import/export data from various sources and formats
Skills to manage time and perform tasks in a well-organized manner
Skills to express ideas effectively, in oral and written form
Skills to establish and maintain effective working relations and a respectful work environment.
Ability to work outside for a long periods of time.
Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have a vehicle available for work usage (a travel allowance is provided)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, abilities and skills that are obtained through courses taken during the first or second year of a Degree/Diploma in Engineering

Responsibilities

Measuring, interpreting and recording roadway and concrete condition data.
Gathering roadway inventory data
Co-ordinating with colleagues to effectively and efficiently complete programs
Reviewing and assessing data for accuracy and completeness
Performing calculations and queries in spreadsheets and databases
Following all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual