Engineering Project Coordinator

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 68,880 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

OMERS pension

Perkopolis access

Employee & Family Assistance Program

CCDI webinars

Supportive environment

Job summary

County of Dufferin seeks an Engineering Project Coordinator to advance sustainable infrastructure across the County’s transportation network. You’ll plan, design, supervise construction and rehabilitation projects, develop specs, review drawings, and support contract administration.

Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders in a hybrid work setting, contribute to standards and data analysis, and mentor summer students, while upholding equity and safety.

Qualifications

• Three-year college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.
• PEO license or CET designation preferred or in good standing with OACETT.
• Five years in civil engineering or construction-related discipline.
• Extensive AutoCAD Civil 3D design experience and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee municipal transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other tools; develop specifications and procurement documents.
• Support contract administration, track milestones, and manage quality control.

Skills

Project coordination

Contract administration

Data analysis

Mentorship

Education

Civil Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

As a key member of the Engineering Division, the Engineering Project Coordinator advances sustainable infrastructure across the County’s transportation network. Work alongside a dynamic, creative team that thrives on challenges, celebrates successes, and delivers excellence.

You’ll contribute to planning, designing, and supervising construction and rehabilitation projects, develop technical specifications, review engineering drawings, and support contract administration. Help shape standards, policies, and practices that guide the Division.

Make a tangible impact on the community while collaborating with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders enjoying a supportive culture that values both high performance and work-life balance.

What we can offer YOU

• A competitive hourly wage ranging between $49.94 – $58.43 (January 1, 2026 Non-Union Pay Grid); Hybrid work arrangements
• Enrollment in our comprehensive health benefits program and OMERS pension plan
• Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you’ll do

Capital Infrastructure Planning & Design

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee municipal transportation infrastructure projects
• Prepare detailed designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other tools
• Perform engineering analyses, develop specifications, and prepare procurement documents
• Collect and process survey data, coordinate regulatory approvals, and provide technical guidance
• Apply emerging technologies and best practices to deliver efficient, high-performing infrastructure

Contract Administration

• Serve as the primary liaison between contractors, consultants, and residents.
• Supervise on-site construction to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Track materials, equipment, and discrepancies; support invoice approvals; manage quality control.
• Prepare reports, monitor milestones, resolve disputes, and coordinate contract changes.

Asset Management & Data Analysis

• Support the County’s 10-year Capital budget with cost estimates and condition assessments.
• Maintain engineering records, and produce as-constructed drawings for GIS integration.
• Analyze asset performance, traffic patterns, and maintenance data to inform infrastructure planning.
• Manage the Division’s equipment maintenance and replacement schedules.
• Identify trends and improvement opportunities while enhancing data management systems.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Supervise and mentor summer students in surveying, construction inspection, and data collection.
• Provide guidance on procedures, equipment use, documentation, and safety protocols. Other duties as assigned

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County’s equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.

What you’ll bring

• 3-year college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related program
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.), registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), or Certified Engineering Technologist Designation (C.E.T.), maintaining membership in good standing with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
• Five (5) years' experience working in the Civil Engineering or applicable construction related discipline
• Extensive project design utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, and contract administration experience in the areas of highway and bridge construction including on-site experience in the management of new construction and the restoration of existing assets.
• Experience with survey equipment including total station, RTK GPS, laser lever, rod and level and various other technologies.
• Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
• Suitable work from home environment including reliable high-speed internet

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples. Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women; and
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our workplace.

Additional Information

Your past does not define your future. A criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from employment with us. We evaluate each application individually.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason.