Engineering Technician

City of Richmond (BC); Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in British Columbia is seeking an Engineering Technologist to provide technical support related to municipal and private utilities. Key responsibilities include reviewing development drawings, maintaining utility records, and administering utility permits. The ideal candidate holds a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and has relevant experience; knowledge of hydraulic modeling software is an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and 2 years' experience.
• Experience in municipal or consulting civil engineering preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence for British Columbia is required.

Responsibilities

• Review development-related drawings for technical guidance.
• Maintain accurate utility records.
• Administer private and municipal utility permits.

Skills

Knowledge of infrastructure planning and hydrodynamic modeling

Skilled at computer modelling of water, storm, sanitary and roads systems

Knowledge of municipal bylaws and processes

Ability to interpret and understand hydraulic calculations

Skilled in solving customer complaints

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

InfoWater hydraulic modeling software

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

This is administrative and technical engineering work related to municipal and private utilities.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Reviewing development-related drawings and specifications to provide technical guidance on utilities and City infrastructure.
• Maintaining accurate utility records.
• Reviewing, approving and administering private and municipal utility permits, designs, drawings, analyses and reports to ensure conformity to City standards and specifications.
• Tracking and reporting statistics for development application review timelines.
• Liaising between the City, private utilities, consultants and customers for servicing developments.
• Developing and utilizing infrastructure models and programs (e.g. hydraulic and pavement management models) using specialized software.
• Providing technical water, sanitary sewer and drainage related advice to various departments within the City.
• Supporting the development of asset management plans including ageing infrastructure planning, capital programming, and utility rates planning.
• Helping to manage consultant's work for various water, sanitary sewer and drainage related projects.
• Administering and delivering technical record information to the public. Handling complaints and inquiries regarding existing or proposed City services or facilities.
• Administering City Engineering bylaws related to water, sanitary sewer, drainage and driveway access.
• Assisting in negotiating, interpreting, administering and developing procedures, policies, bylaws and agreements.
• Developing and adjusting the long-term underground plans for private utilities.
• Providing assistance on water, sanitary sewer and drainage related projects.
• Performing general duties to meet engineering goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of infrastructure planning and hydrodynamic modeling.
• Skilled at computer modelling of water, storm, sanitary and roads systems.
• Knowledge of municipal bylaws and processes.
• Knowledge and experience applying engineering design principles, construction methods and techniques.
• Ability to interpret and understand hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, reports, plans, specifications and other requirements.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and memorandums.
• Knowledge of governing legislation pertaining to the work.
• Knowledge in mapping techniques and procedures.
• Experience using various computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Arcview, and AutoCAD.
• Skilled in solving customer complaints and inquiries by identifying workable solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts over the phone and in person.
• Ability to relay information of a technical nature to contacts following engineering standards and policies.
• Ability to learn new procedures and techniques related to the work. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 plus graduation from a recognized institute of technology with a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, plus 2 years' experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience in municipal or consulting civil engineering is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
• Experience and familiarity with one or more of the following would be an asset :
• InfoWater hydraulic modeling software;
• Mike Urban hydraulic modeling software;
• Pavement Management System software;
• Master Municipal Construction Documents; and
• ESRI software.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed in an office environment. Staff are expected to communicate regularly with residents and other customers to address technical requests.

Additional Information

Employee Group: CUPE Local 718

Position Status: Regular Full-Time

Duration of Appointment: NA

Salary Range:

Hours of Work: 8:15am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday on a compressed work week schedule.

Application Posted: 9/18/25

External Closing Date: 9/25/25

PCC#: 524