Design Technician - Dams

Canada Job Bank; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kelowna is hiring a Design Technician – Dams to join our team at ELLIS PLACE. This full-time role requires strong technical skills in civil design, project management, and effective coordination with consultants and internal departments.

The incumbent will design and support infrastructure projects, prepare cost estimates, and ensure compliance with standards while overseeing site work and tender processes. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Civil engineering design processes and project coordination.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with design software.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates and review technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design infrastructure projects including water, drainage, and transportation systems.
• Prepare cost estimates and assess feasibility for projects.
• Review reports and ensure compliance with bylaws and standards.
• Oversee consultants/contractors and inspect sites during construction.
• Draft RFQ/RFP/tender documentation and evaluate submissions.
• Interface with consultants, contractors, and city departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Innovative thinking

Computer skills

Education

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

City of Kelowna is located at ELLIS PLACE. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Design Technician – Dams. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: City of Kelowna
Position: Design Technician – Dams
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: Starts at $49.66 per hour with a 2-step progression to $52.82 per hour
Employment type: Full-time
Location: ELLIS PLACE

• The candidate will be responsible for planning and designing infrastructure projects that support life-cycle costing and future system requirements, including additions and upgrades to transportation, roadway, water, storm drainage, and sewerage systems, as well as road, curb and gutter improvements, sidewalks, and bike paths/lanes.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, assessing project feasibility, and recommending systems that provide the best solutions based on current and future parameters.
• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing internal and external engineering reports, designs, and studies related to developer and City infrastructure proposals while ensuring compliance with current bylaws, design standards, and sustainability requirements.
• The candidate will be responsible for managing construction projects by overseeing consultants and contractors, conducting site inspections, approving or denying progress payments, consulting with engineers and construction staff on site modifications, and providing technical field support for in-house projects.
• The candidate will be responsible for drafting RFQ, RFP, and tender documentation to procure consultants and contractors and analyzing tender submissions to determine successful contractor(s).
• The candidate will be responsible for liaising with consultants, contractors, affected external stakeholders, and various City departments on all aspects of assigned projects.
• The candidate will be responsible for responding to, investigating, and resolving complaints from the public, developers, and external groups while providing information related to policies, guidelines, and engineering standards.
• The candidate will be responsible for researching and recommending the use of new and emerging technologies and innovative processes or methods within the engineering design environment.
• The candidate will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining design drawings while applying knowledge of engineering standards and design and modeling software, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• The candidate will be responsible for creating and preparing spreadsheets to automate rainfall analysis, pipe flow calculations, database searches, project cost monitoring, and related engineering tasks.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma.
• The candidate must have a valid BC Driver’s License – Class 5.
• The candidate must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail while completing assigned duties.
• The candidate must possess strong computer skills and be proficient in using relevant software applications.
• The candidate will be required to apply innovative thinking to improve processes and work practices.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong project management skills to plan, coordinate, and complete projects successfully.

Work conditions

• The candidate will be required to conduct occasional site inspections by traversing uneven and steep terrain while wearing the required PPE.
• The candidate will work in an organization committed to reflecting the diversity of the community.
• The candidate will be part of an equitable, inclusive, and progressive work environment.