Engineering and Design Technologist

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

Job summary

Kitchener Housing Inc. is seeking a temporary Engineering and Design Technologist to work with survey and design teams on infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include creating engineering designs, preparing contract documents, and supporting public inquiries. Candidates must have a Civil Engineering Technology diploma and be a registered C.E.T. with relevant experience in municipal infrastructure.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years related experience in design of sanitary and storm sewers.
• Proven knowledge of infrastructure systems related to Civil Engineering.
• Satisfactory completion of courses in Geometric Road Design and Sewer Design.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering designs for capital construction projects.
• Prepare contract documents and detailed cost estimates.
• Provide engineering information and support to consultants and the public.

Skills

Surveying

Design

Inspection Procedures

Problem-solving

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

3-year diploma/degree in Civil Engineering Technology

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Engineering and Design Technologist

Job Status: Temporary Full-Time

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

Hours of Work:35 Hours per week

Initial location: Kitchener City Hall

Posting period:June 12, 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 necessary.

This position is temporary up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Research and compiles data to prepare detailed engineering designs for capital construction projects in Autodesk 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.
• Minimum of 2 yearsrelated experience of design of sanitary and storm sewers, drinking water systems and road geometry.
• Proven ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Proven 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.
• Highly developed skills in engineering graphics tools, equipment and related software applications especially Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience in the development of engineering drawings preferably for the construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of legal survey data.
• Mathematical skills to be able to perform calculations, interpret survey and design data.
• Advanced understanding of coordinate geometry.
• Problem-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.
• Highly 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.

Department/Division:Development Services, Engineering

Group:CUPE 791

Competition Number: 2025-204

Job Code: 0279

Number of positions: 1

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