District Engineer (Municipal Infrastructure)

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Gander Bay South; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Civil Engineer who reports to the Director of Municipal Infrastructure to lead engineering services for civil and municipal infrastructure, oversee regional staff, consultants and contractors, and guide projects through design, construction, operation, upgrading and maintenance.

The incumbent will prepare correspondence, present to councils, participate in committees, and utilize problem solving and communication skills; relocation support

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited university with a degree in Civil Engineering. Other engineering disciplines will be considered.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with a Canadian Professional Engineering Association
• Experience in project management related to civil or municipal infrastructure engineering projects
• Experience in managing resources (human, financial and operations)

Responsibilities

• Directs the provision of engineering assistance to communities through regional staff, consultants, and contractors for the evaluation, design, construction, operation, upgrading, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
• Reviews technical submissions, assess change order requests, and processes payment requests from the municipalities.
• Assists with procurement of consultants and construction professionals.
• Administers infrastructure projects associated with the Disaster Relief Program or other such programs.
• Prepare correspondence on behalf of the department and provides presentations to councils and other parties.

Job description

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

This position reports to the Director of Municipal Infrastructure and is responsible for a wide range of engineering services related to civil and municipal infrastructure. The incumbent directs the provision of engineering assistance to communities through regional staff, consultants, and contractors for the evaluation, design, construction, operation, upgrading, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure; makes recommendations on projects applications regarding the various provincial Capital Works Programs, Federal/Provincial Infrastructure and Special Assistance Programs reviews the status of approved projects on a regular basis, assists with procurement of consultants and construction professionals, Reviews technical submissions, assess change order requests, and processes payment requests from the municipalities. The incumbent also administers infrastructure projects associated with the Disaster Relief Program or other such programs. The position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the engineering staff within the Central Region; participates on various local and provincial committees; and prepares correspondence on behalf of the department; and provides presentations to various parties such as councils. The incumbent will be asked to apply problem solving skills while at the same time utilizing soft skills appropriate for the individual/s they are dealing with. At times will be required to provide briefings and /or decision notes to the Director. Will be required at times to engage in verbal and written communication with peers, GNL executives, staff of municipalities, elected officials, and federal counterparts.

Screening Criteria

• Graduation from an accredited university with a degree in Civil Engineering. Other engineering disciplines will be considered
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with a Canadian Professional Engineering Association
• Experience in project management related to civil or municipal infrastructure engineering projects
• Experience in managing resources (human, financial and operations)

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of civil or municipal infrastructure engineering services, practices and related work, regulations and policies, codes and standards.
• Knowledge of safety for engineering and construction and related regulations, policies and practice.
• Knowledge of best practices regarding estimating and scheduling.
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act.
• Resource management skills (human, financial and operations).
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems.
• Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

• Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license
• Current driver's abstract satisfactory to the Employer
• Membership or immediate eligibility for membership as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland (PEGNL)

Conditions of Acceptance

• Travel throughout the Region may be required
• Required to be accessible to address issues on an emergency basis with respect to concerns arising from natural events and unexpected situations
• Required to wear safety equipment such as safety boots, hard-hat, safety vests, safety glasses and personal protection measures when completing onsite inspections and overseeing construction
• Ability to perform construction site visits, construction site audits, and other activities requiring unrestricted mobility

Information for Applicants

Relocation support has been approved for this position.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Kimberley Kieley, Director of Municipal, [e-mail] or [phone].