Engineering Technologist, Lateral Programs

JOB SUMMARY

Locates, Laterals and Grants implements the following: Drinking Water Loss Program, Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Program, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lateral Replacement, Rehabilitation and Maintenance Programs, replacement/updating of lead piping in water distribution system, Residential Protective Plumbing Program, Backflow Prevention Program, storm water management condition assessment and retrofit projects, capacity management coordination, provides underground utility locates for water and sewer infrastructure, and provides technical input and coordination of other asset related projects, including new asset acquisition, and lifecycle projects, studies or special projects on behalf of operational client branches. 

You assist with program delivery using in-house and external resources for the sewer lateral, water service replacement and protective plumbing programs city-wide, as well as the contracts development process, contractor selection process, and program development. 

You administer and coordinate multiple, sewer lateral replacements and water service replacements being conducted simultaneously, including all assigned activities from planning, organizing, controlling, consultation to implementation.  You also monitor, track and report on project status, and ensure all maintenance records are updated.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year community college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, with CET status

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible and practical experience related to the municipal sewer and/or water systems

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Engineering planning, design, operations and construction/rehabilitation of municipal structures, infrastructure and utilities;
• Process for tendering and contracting work;
• Computer applications in an engineering environment pertaining to municipal design, project management, spreadsheet, database, CMMS, (computer maintenance management system) word processing, e-mail and use of the Intra-Internets;
• Confined space entry policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Manage multiple projects and bring the projects to completion according to schedule and within budget;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate both orally and in writing; 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people
• Ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to write legible and comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Read and interpret engineering plans and drawings
• Develop and manage operational budgets and to monitor performance and service delivery
• Assist in the preparation of formal RFQ’s and RFP’s; review, analyze and recommend acceptance of proposals from consulting engineering firms.
• Tact, discretion and sound judgment
• Leadership, initiative and reliability
• Commitment to excellence, client and service-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to handle contentious issues and situations
• Ability to work overtime on a request basis