ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST TECHNICIAN 1

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$45 - CA$49•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor Engineering Support and working in a team environment, the Engineering Technologist Technician 1 produces and administers mechanical and process components of FM information system for works facilities; to prepare CAD engineering drawings for water/wastewater infrastructure construction projects. Administers, prepares, coordinates and reviews requirements, engineering designs, drawings, reports, specifications and any documentation related to Toronto Water projects, and Operations and Maintenance activities. Assists the Engineers or carries out technical work for the planning, design, tendering, construction and inspection of municipal infrastructure Prepares tenders, quotations and administers contracts for the installation, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure to ensure contracts are carried out in accordance with City standards, specifications and procedures, and verifies activities for payment. Conducts field investigations, evaluates asset condition for a variety of planned proposals, programs, and projects pertaining to water and wastewater infrastructure. Reviews research, conducts studies and/or calculations and analyzes technical data. Prepares correspondence and technical reports. Leads projects and directs staff on projects Assists or carries out technical work for the planning, tendering, construction and inspection of municipal infrastructure. Prepares drafts of technical and/or tender of documents, for the Engineers or Supervisor Performs design and drafting work using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software Prepares training course materials and provides training and functional direction to staff Searches, evaluates and analyzes existing records, notes and plans Coordinates, reviews and prepares engineering design drawings and reports for existing and proposed sewers, watermains, watercourses, stormwater facilities and other municipal infrastructure, using various software applications. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, i.e. other Divisions, Utility companies, developers, public, contractors, consultants, architects etc. pertaining to water and wastewater infrastructure issues. Performs and/or reviews research and calculations and analyzes technical data. Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public, surveyors, consultants, contractors & internal customers related to construction and maintenance activities, on by-law interpretation, location of property lines, encroachments, digital CADD and processes. Prepares, reads and interprets technical drawings Collects, maintains and analyzes data and prepares reports making recommendations based upon applicable by-laws and City policies. Programs, operates and maintains a variety of mechanical, digital, analogue, wireless, computerized and other equipment and systems in performing surveys, drafting, calculations, diagnostics, repairs, studies, data collection, 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. Prepares correspondence and technical reports pertaining to issues relevant to Toronto Water. Finalizes field notes and survey reports for preparation of plans and design Carries out advanced technical work for the planning, design and tendering of municipal infrastructure projects Prepares, reviews and coordinates technical design requirements, standards and specifications for various complex municipal infrastructure capital works program projects Coordinates and prepares mechanical and process piping engineering designs, drawings and reports for existing and proposed municipal infrastructure, using Computer Assistant Design and Drawing (CADD) software Carries out engineering office functions Travels to off-site locations

Requirements

Graduate in a Civil Engineering Technologist Program or Mechanical Engineering Technology, from a recognized College or equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable experience in Civil Engineering with practical experience in the municipal water distribution, wastewater collection and storm water management activities and systems
Must possess a Class "G" or better Driver's License with a clean abstract and valid in the province of Ontario; and able to maintain same and provide a personal vehicle
Must be eligible for a City of Toronto drivers permit
Extensive design experience in the area of municipal facilities and installations including building envelope and industrial infrastructure (water/wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations)
Extensive experience utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and other computer software utilized in an engineering environment
Considerable experience in providing customer service to a broad range of stakeholders
The ability to interpret engineering drawings and documents e.g. plans and profiles, surveys, specifications, etc
Advanced understanding in the principles and application of Mechanical Engineering theories, methods and practices
Advanced knowledge of design and construction practices and methods
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations in an engineering environment
Knowledge and understanding of Municipal Civil Engineering principles, practices and construction methods related to hydrology, hydraulics, storm water management, water efficiency/conservation; and the collection of infrastructure condition rating data, for example: CCTV, flow monitoring, trunk collection system, pump testing
The ability to interpret engineering drawings and documents, e.g. plans and profiles, surveys, Specifications, etc
Knowledge and understanding with all relevant regulations, statutes, standards and practices (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, OPSS, OPSD, TAC, MOE)
Demonstrated ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations used in Engineering analysis
Knowledge and experience of procurement and other purchasing procedures, such as, tendering and administration of construction contracts, request for proposals etc
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with consultants, contractors, colleagues and other City employees at all levels and members of the public
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all organizational levels
Advanced problem solving, project coordination skills and the ability to exercise independent judgement in dealing with technical matters
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize and work with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to other staff

Nice To Haves

Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Engineering, Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) would be an asset
Auto CAD/ Microstation (Electrical) design and drafting knowledge with at least 5 years experience
Knowledge of Design and drafting standards (CAD Electrical SLDs and specifications)
Review consultants SLD submissions (Electrical) and confirm that the standards are followed
University degree or a college diploma from a recognized institution in Electrical
Prepares, reads and interprets electrical drawings and utility applications
Industrial Electrician licence is an asset
Advanced knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e.Word, Excel, Access, and Visio), geospatial data and mapping applications and mainframe systems such as, but not limited to: GroupWise, Hansen, SAP, ArcGIS and GIS viewer
Experience in the operation of CADD (eg. Microstation) and GIS (eg. ArcView)
Understanding of continuous improvement processes and practices (Lean-Six Sigma and/or project management certification is an asset)

Responsibilities

Produces and administers mechanical and process components of FM information system for works facilities
Prepares CAD engineering drawings for water/wastewater infrastructure construction projects
Administers, prepares, coordinates and reviews requirements, engineering designs, drawings, reports, specifications and any documentation related to Toronto Water projects, and Operations and Maintenance activities
Assists the Engineers or carries out technical work for the planning, design, tendering, construction and inspection of municipal infrastructure
Prepares tenders, quotations and administers contracts for the installation, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure to ensure contracts are carried out in accordance with City standards, specifications and procedures, and verifies activities for payment
Conducts field investigations, evaluates asset condition for a variety of planned proposals, programs, and projects pertaining to water and wastewater infrastructure
Reviews research, conducts studies and/or calculations and analyzes technical data
Prepares correspondence and technical reports
Leads projects and directs staff on projects
Prepares drafts of technical and/or tender of documents, for the Engineers or Supervisor
Performs design and drafting work using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software
Prepares training course materials and provides training and functional direction to staff
Searches, evaluates and analyzes existing records, notes and plans
Coordinates, reviews and prepares engineering design drawings and reports for existing and proposed sewers, watermains, watercourses, stormwater facilities and other municipal infrastructure, using various software applications
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, i.e. other Divisions, Utility companies, developers, public, contractors, consultants, architects etc. pertaining to water and wastewater infrastructure issues
Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public, surveyors, consultants, contractors & internal customers related to construction and maintenance activities, on by-law interpretation, location of property lines, encroachments, digital CADD and processes
Prepares, reads and interprets technical drawings
Collects, maintains and analyzes data and prepares reports making recommendations based upon applicable by-laws and City policies
Programs, operates and maintains a variety of mechanical, digital, analogue, wireless, computerized and other equipment and systems in performing surveys, drafting, calculations, diagnostics, repairs, studies, data collection, 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
Finalizes field notes and survey reports for preparation of plans and design
Carries out advanced technical work for the planning, design and tendering of municipal infrastructure projects
Prepares, reviews and coordinates technical design requirements, standards and specifications for various complex municipal infrastructure capital works program projects
Coordinates and prepares mechanical and process piping engineering designs, drawings and reports for existing and proposed municipal infrastructure, using Computer Assistant Design and Drawing (CADD) software
Carries out engineering office functions
Travels to off-site locations