Civil Engineering Technologist

Description:

This position is responsible for comprehensive reviews of proposed development from a civil engineering perspective. This position provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers in the interpretation, administration and enforcement of City policies, bylaws, specifications, and standards with respect to municipal infrastructure. This position reports to a Senior Engineer in the Branch. The incumbent for this position will focus primarily on reviews for various applications including servicing agreements, development permits and building permits. Duties & Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical analysis and support related to municipal infrastructure planning, operations, design, construction, preservation and infrastructure management.
Review and comment on drawings, specifications, plans and applications from engineering consultants and developers to ensure they meet City standards and requirements.
Develop, monitor and control data collection programs related to municipal infrastructure.
Supervise and direct staff, consultants and contractors.
Maintain and operate specialized analysis software and be able to interpret results, produce reports and make recommendations for municipal infrastructure planning and programs (e.g. WaterCAD, Synchro/SimTraffic, InfoWorks).
Develop and review standards, specifications, processes and manuals related to municipal infrastructure.
Research, co-ordinate and assemble information and prepare technical reports.
Research and evaluate the application of new technologies related to municipal infrastructure.
Manage projects and budgets.
Represent the department in meetings with other department staff, other departments, the public, consultants, contractors, other government agencies, community associations and City Advisory Committees.
Tactfully and adequately respond to concerns and inquiries and concerns from the general public and council.
Directs staff, consultants and contractors periodically in relation to projects
Contribute to team projects and effectively participates as a team member.
Follow 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 as they apply to this position.
Perform related work as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply engineering practices, principles, theories computations, analyses and statistics.
Knowledge of municipal infrastructure management, design, materials, operations, construction, maintenance and preservation.
Knowledge of drafting and surveying technology practices and techniques with beginner level GIS and CAD skills to display data including symbology, create, edit and query data, modify drawings, relate data, and prepare designs using software such as WaterCAD, Arc View, AutoCAD, Synchro/SimTraffic, InfoWorks and Civil 3D.
Knowledge of effective supervision and leadership of staff.
Ability to apply the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual as they apply to this position.