Engineering Design Technologist

The City of Belleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a forward-thinking city as an Engineering Design Technologist, where you will engage in the design and preparation of municipal infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including roads, sidewalks, and water systems, while utilizing advanced software tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D. Enjoy a permanent full-time position with competitive pay and benefits, all while living in the scenic Belleville area, known for its vibrant community and outdoor activities. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Extended health benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Work-life balance in a beautiful city

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Civil Engineering Technology Program with C.E.T. Certification required.
• 3-5 years of CADD design experience in an engineering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Conduct field visits and manage project documentation and communications.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CADD design

Public relations skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Community College Civil Engineering Technology Program

C.E.T. Certification

Tools

ArcView

Access Database

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoTurn

Job description

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ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join the Engineering and Development Department as an Engineering Design Technologist.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department: Engineering and Development

File Number: SV25-39

Number of Positions: One (1)

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 35 hours per week

Employee Group: CUPE Union

Salary/Rate of Pay: $33.70 - $38.74 per hour

Purpose And Scope

This position is responsible for AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing preparation and working with surveying and design teams in the design and contract preparation of municipal infrastructure projects including: roads, sidewalks, watermains, storm and sanitary sewers, intersection improvements, and watercourse improvements.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Be a proficient user of AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiar with operations including corridors and assemblies, gravity pipe networks, pressure pipe networks, existing and proposed ground surfaces, grading tools, data links and references.
• Be a proficient designer and familiar with the design process and standards for municipal roadways including horizontal and vertical alignments, storm sewer and sanitary sewer collection systems, and watermain distribution systems.
• Assemble all property information for the projects at hand including existing property lines, easements, rights-of-way and widenings.
• Be responsible for importing and exporting of topographical survey data to and from AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare preliminary, final construction and as-built drawings for municipal engineering projects.
• Perform quantity calculations for contract items such as: earth excavation, surface areas, pipes and structures, and other various items.
• Prepare key plans, maps, drawings and sketches for budget reports, reports to Council and reports for external agencies and consultants. Prepare other miscellaneous drawings. Deal with inquiries for information and printing and copying engineering drawings.
• Undertake field visits to project sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Community College Civil Engineering Technology Program or equivalent with C.E.T. Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” driver license.

Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant CADD design experience within an engineering environment with good public relations skills. (municipal experience preferred)
• Highly computer literate and proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, Access Database, Microsoft Office Suite, and other Engineering software such as AutoTurn.
• Possess knowledge of standards and specifications such as OPSS, OPSD, TAC, Ministry of Environment guidelines and requirements as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• Autodesk Civil 3D Infrastructure Design Certification
• Membership with OACETT and have or are working towards obtaining the C.E.T. designation.
• Completion of any of the courses offered through Ontario Good Roads in Municipal Infrastructure Training or Guelph Road School.
• Demonstrated familiarity with surveying software packages including robotic total station windows-based data collection in GPS RTK format.
• Possess knowledge of GIS.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, time and project management skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive market salary
• Competitive extended health benefits
• OMERS Pension Plan
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

How To Apply

www.belleville.ca/careers

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).