civil engineering design technologist

Government of Canada; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking an engineer to manage construction documentation and supervise field activities. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, preparing engineering designs, and ensuring project schedules. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, team spirit, and the ability to work under pressure. Comprehensive health benefits are provided, and the work is performed on-site with no remote option.

Benefits

Health care plan

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to distinguish between colours and sound discrimination.
• Capacity to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine dimensions and material requirements.
• Develop engineering specifications and drawings.
• Participate in field surveys and technical investigations.
• Prepare engineering designs and project schedules.
• Supervise field surveys and testing of construction materials.

Skills

Leadership

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Initiative

Judgement

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Prepare project schedules
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits