Engineering Technician

Description:

Design and produce drawings related to the municipal infrastructure using computer aided drafting; produce cost estimates; collect field data for the production of engineering drawings and plans using manual and electronic survey equipment; determine pipe grades and depths; review base plans by conducting field checks to ensure accuracy and completeness; maintain manual and computerized records and databases, files, plans, base maps, and systems models; assist in the production, and updating of related engineering drawings, maps, and statistical reports.

Collect water samples from various locations for laboratory analysis; collect data using instruments such as computerized flow recorders and rain gauges; calibrate and install instruments in various sanitary sewer, storm drain and water vaults; analyse data using computer software, published reports and other sources; review and assess video tapes of sewers and drains for repair or replacement requirements and quality control; operate a vehicle to transport equipment and materials.

Research, investigate and report on environmental violations such as outfall coliform source detection, sanitary sewer overflow or surcharge points and oil spill backtracking; perform field investigations regarding sewer odours, water leaks, flooding conditions, or harbour pollution.

Respond to enquiries and complaints from the public, other departments and staff by providing information on municipal services; update computerized files and records.