Certified Engineering Technologist - Drainage Services - (Ottawa)

Robinson Consultants Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Consultants Inc. is seeking a Certified Engineering Technologist for its Drainage Services team in Ottawa. The role involves working on various projects under the Ontario Drainage Act, assisting senior engineers, and managing documentation. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in civil engineering technology, a C.E.T. designation, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The position includes opportunities for professional growth and offers a hybrid work option along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and reward opportunities

Company matched RRSP contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work option available

Flexible vacation

Maternity and Parental leave top-up

Professional Association Fees

Active Social Committee and corporate social events

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Bilingual in French considered an asset.
• Previous experience in an engineering environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design tasks such as culvert design and stormwater management.
• Prepare various documents such as engineering reports and contract specifications.
• Conduct field work for construction administration tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client service skills

Teamwork skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Current Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)

Tools

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Join a growing company where you can design your own career and make a real impact.

Certified Engineering Technologist - Drainage Services - (Ottawa)

Employment Type : Permanent

Minimum Experience : 0-5 years

Employment Type: Permanent

Robinson Consultants Inc. is a growing multi-disciplinary employee-owned engineering firm. In business for over 45 years, we are building on our solid track record of success by maintaining our commitment to “make communities better through teamwork, quality solutions and inspiring the next generation.”

Our core values guide the way we run our business:

Passion: We are inspired to achieve the goals of our clients, colleagues, and company.

Integrity: We embrace honesty, trustworthiness, and thoughtfulness through our actions and behaviours.

Respect: Through listening and understanding we demonstrate the value we hold for our clients, colleagues, and peers.

Care: We put our clients, colleagues, and peers first.

Robinson Consultants is seeking a self-motivated Certified Engineering Technologist – Drainage Services (Completing projects under the Ontario Drainage Act) to join the collaborative and dynamic team in our Ottawa office. This position is responsible for working on a wide range of projects under the Ontario Drainage Act as well as multi-disciplinary assignments for both private and public sector clients including, culvert design, surface drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, stormwater management, private development servicing, low impact development measures, and natural watercourse restoration and rehabilitation design. As a member of the Drainage Services team, the duties will include, but are not limited to:

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist intermediate and senior engineering staff with design tasks such as culvert design, surface drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, stormwater management, private development servicing, low impact development measures, and natural watercourse restoration and rehabilitation design.
• Assist with the preparation of various documents including proposals, engineering reports, public communications and reports, contract specifications and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with administrative and technical support staff.
• Assist intermediate and senior engineering staff with construction administration tasks such as reviewing submissions, contract changes, design changes. Will require field work to complete these tasks.
• Assist in surveying Municipal Drains and other field work
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, constructions quantities and engineering costs estimates.
• Exercise professional and sound judgement in the execution of responsibilities.
• Liaise and build effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders and subconsultants.

You should have:

• 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or related field) or 2-year Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician
• Current Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Current Certified Technician (C.Tech.)
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of civil engineering, equipment, processes, practices, and standards used in the design and construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of design and drafting software (e.g., ArcGIS, Civil 3D, Microsoft Suite)
• Highly developed interpersonal, client service and teamwork skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Bilingual in French considered as asset.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the delivery of multiple projects.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
• A team player, motivated attitude willing to take on new challenges.
• Previous working experience within an engineering environment (e.g., consulting engineering, heavy civil contractor, public sector engineering department, construction inspection) will be considered an asset.

*Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salaries and reward opportunities
• Company matched RRSP contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance
• Hybrid work option available
• Flexible vacation
• Maternity and Parental leave top-up
• Professional Association Fees
• Active Social Committee and corporate social events
• Employee led committees; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the RCI Women in Engineering Group.
• Employee-owned firm with potential for future share purchases
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including monthly lunch and learns, formal training courses and conferences and seminars,
• Diverse experience opportunities afforded, and pursuit of projects related to your interests
• Exposure to a variety of work with varied scope, scale, and complexity
• Working with a diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise

Is your experience close to what we’ve described but maybe you feel you’re missing a few of the requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. We look for people with exceptional potential, and we know this can take many forms. We believe the highest performing teams include people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

The job entails performing most of the job duties within an office environment. However, occasional field work/site visits do form part of the expected job duties and may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, navigating safely within construction sites or within sites that have a physically challenging terrain.

Robinson Consultants Inc. is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodations through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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P.O. Box 44006,
Kingston, RPO Barriefield,
Ontario K7L 0B4