Engineering Technologist II

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$83,792 - CA$105,650•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Development Services branch and help shape the growth of our vibrant city. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise to vital municipal infrastructure and grading projects. As an Engineering Technologist II, your primary focus will be evaluating and approving private land development engineering designs. Working within the Subdivision and Development Coordination section, you will ensure that storm, sanitary servicing, and lot grading plans align with municipal standards and guidelines. Under the supervision of a Senior Development Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external industry professionals to guide applications safely and efficiently through the approval lifecycle.

Requirements

Completion of a minimum two-year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized Institute of Technology.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in stormwater management, sanitary sewer systems, and lot grading within the land development field
Must be eligible to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET) or an approved equivalent
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Expertise in municipal engineering principles, specifically hydraulics and hydrology
Proficiency in evaluating technical engineering drawings, lot grading specifications, and design reports
Competency using computer-aided drafting software (such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD) to review electronic site and infrastructure plans
Command of standard office productivity software, including spreadsheet, document, and email applications
Aptitude for organizing workload tasks to consistently meet time-sensitive service level targets
Precision and meticulous attention to detail when cross-referencing complex technical specifications
Interpersonal skills to foster productive, professional relationships within a collaborative team structure
Written communication skills to deliver clear, well-reasoned technical feedback and commentary
Verbal communication skills to confidently justify and articulate engineering assessment outcomes
Analytical problem-solving skills to anticipate legal, physical, and environmental impacts during plan reviews
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Applicants may be tested

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with local municipal land development procedures, bylaws, and provincial drainage frameworks

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate private development engineering drawings for storm systems, sanitary servicing, and lot grading to ensure adherence to municipal, corporate, and provincial standards
Recommend designs for approval and collaborate closely with subdivision planning teams regarding the status of Neighbourhood Design Reports and Drainage Servicing Reports
Process and evaluate Utility Right-of-Way (URW), restrictive covenant, and discharge documentation
Investigate and provide technical feedback on technical inquiries from consultants, internal teams, and external utility collaborators
Provide input, analytical data, and technical support to promote the consistent implementation of policies and bylaws
Utilize computer-aided programs and software to evaluate drainage models and maintain data logs for circulation tracking
Conduct ad hoc field reviews of design sites to verify field conditions and resolve potential design conflicts