Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Applications

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Development Review is responsible for provincial and City land use planning policies and directions, including engineering design reviews, review of urban design, infrastructure, transportation, and parks and the processing of various development applications (such as subdivisions, condominiums, Zoning By-law amendments, site specific Official Plan Amendments, site plans, Committee of Adjustment applications, Part-Lot Control By-laws, road closures and openings, 30 cm reserves, cash-in-lieu of parking, demolition control, etc.). Manages the Development Review process for the urban, suburban or rural areas.

Requirements

• Completion of 4 year university degree in Civil Engineering, preferably Municipal or Environmental from a recognized university
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of sewage collection, roadway networks, water distribution systems, infrastructure planning, design, project management and construction, preferably in the development approval field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Ontario Planning, Municipal and Environmental Assessment Acts and associated legislation, regulations and guidelines
• Engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes pertaining to health and safety, building, plumbing and fire
• Development Charges Act
• Design, construction and operational practices for water distribution, sewer collection, road designs and traffic control
• In-depth knowledge of the city’s municipal utility (water, road, sewer) infrastructure
• Transportation engineering including traffic control, traffic regulation and geometric design practices
• MOE, MTO, TAC (Transportation Association of Canada) design criteria
• Development/engineering approval procedures and practices
• Budget procedures
• Principles of project and contract management
• Facilitation and negotiation processes
• Community consultation process
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Project management skills
• Deals effectively with timeframes/deadlines
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, Geographic Information Systems tracking system and other desktop technology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to internal councillor inquiries and inquiries/complaints from the general public
• Ability to make verbal presentations and write reports in a concise and logical manner
• Ability to work with the public, development/consulting industry
• Ability to work closely with other colleagues within the department to ensure consistency in the decision-making process
• Effective problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities
• Copes with stress effectively
• Deals with shifting priorities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in difficult situations
• Client service focus/attitude
• Ability to simplify and expedite the various approval processes
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work in a team environment
• English oral, reading, writing

Responsibilities

• Ensuring efficient and timely processing of engineering reviews on a variety of development applications such as subdivision and condominium plans, zoning by-law amendments, Official Plan amendments and site plans.
• Reviewing and approving engineering designs for water, road and sewer proposals, storm water management, pumping stations and communal water and wastewater systems.
• Managing capital projects, ensuring the timely delivery from staff.
• Assisting the manager in identifying future needs.
• Reviewing and approving lot grading and drainage plans, slope stability studies, hydrogeology and soil studies, noise and traffic impact studies, environmental assessments and other related engineering designs prepared by external consultants for development-related proposals.
• Performing the role of acting manager and supervising staff in their absence, mentoring graduates, authorize specific environmental compliance requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior