Engineering and Design Technologist

Kitchener Housing Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchener Housing Inc. is seeking an Engineering Design Technologist to participate in the design of municipal infrastructure projects. This temporary position involves preparing detailed engineering plans and providing technical support to various stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely with survey and design teams, conducting research and compiling data for robust road reconstruction and infrastructure replacement projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience in sanitary and storm sewer design.
• Proven knowledge of surveying, design, and inspection procedures.
• Experience in developing engineering drawings for municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering designs for capital construction projects in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Calculate drainage areas, design flows, and prepare contract documents.
• Provide support and engineering information to consultants and contractors.

Skills

Surveying

Problem-solving

Time management

Customer service

Education

3-year diploma / degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Pay & Grade : $ 74,334 to $ 92,918 Annually Grade : 8

Hours of Work : 35 Hours per week

Initial location : Kitchener City Hall

Posting period : June 1 2 , 2025 to June 26, 2025 ( at 6 : 00pm)

Overview

As the Engineering Design Technologist, you will work closely with our survey and design teams to create both preliminary and detailed drawings for road reconstruction and other municipal infrastructure replacements. You will conduct research and data collection activities. You will be responsible for the preparation of contract documents and cost estimates. In addition to this design function, you will provide support and engineering information to consultants, contractors, and the public as neces sary.

This position is temporary up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Research and compiles data to prepare detailed engineering designs for capital construction projects in Auto desk Civil 3D.
• Calculate drainage areas and design flows to recommend for approval, pipe size and layout for municipal infrastructure.
• Collect base information related to utilities, property boundaries, ownership, and existing " plan and profiles" of roadway and underground services to be used for design drawings.
• Prepare contract documents including contract drawings, Form of Tender, and Specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for capital works.
• Creates graphics / presentations as required by the division.
• Provide support and engineering information to consultants, contractors, real estate agents, and the public as necessary.
• Provide Engineering representation in the Customer Service Center on a rotational basis.
• Attend public meetings to discuss infrastructure replacement projects to the general public .
• Prepare "as-recorded" drawings and data for City's records.
• Maintains plotters and scanners in operation by ordering supplies and arranging for servicing and maintenance.
• Provide administrative duties including but not limited to the maintenance of engineering drawing files, collection and tracking of as-built drawing submission.
• Attend committees and working groups as required to provide expertise and experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-year diploma / degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• Registered Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O.A.C.E.T.T.), or equivalent provincial association.
• M inimum of 2 years related experience of design of sanitary and storm sewers, drinking water systems and road geometry.
• Proven a bility to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• P roven knowledge of surveying, design and inspection procedures, infrastructure systems with solid understanding of technical terms related to Civil Engineering, design and construction methods and practices.
• H ighly developed skills in engineering graphics tools, equipment and related software applications especially Auto desk Civil 3D.
• E xperience in the development of engineering drawings preferably for the construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of legal survey data.
• M athematical skills to be able to perform calculations, interpret survey and design data.
• A dvanced understanding of coordinate geometry.
• P roblem-solving capabilities with an attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills to deal with a variety of external and internal customers.
• Must have the ability to participate as an effective team member.
• H ighly developed time management skills.
• Satisfactory completion of recognized courses in Geometric Road Design, Sewer and Watermain Design and Construction Inspection .
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Group : CUPE 791

Competition Number : 2025 - 204

Job Code : 0279

Number of positions : 1

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Engineering Technologist • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Canada