Engineering Technician II

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Sudbury is seeking a permanent Engineering Technician I for the Design Services group within Engineering Services. The role focuses on preparing designs, drawings, quantity and cost estimates for less complex municipal construction and maintenance projects, and reviewing data for drafting accuracy.

The incumbent will use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to produce base plans, drawings, and tender documents, while mentoring junior staff and aligning with project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Two and a half to five years of directly related experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare designs and cost estimates for less complex municipal construction or maintenance works relating to roads, storm sanitary and water systems.
• Prepare base plans, contract drawings and update as-builts using CAD software (AutoCAD and Civil 3D).
• Prepare quotation/tender documents for less complex engineering projects.
• Oversee activities of Engineering Technicians I and assist Project Team with design schedules and estimates.
• Perform drafting on major projects and ensure compliance with data and drafting requirements.

Skills

Engineering experience 2.5–5 years

Excellent English communication

French an asset

Education

Community College Diploma in a related field (Civil/Mining Eng)

OACETT certification asset

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Section: Design Services

Division: Engineering Services

Department: Community Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Permanent Position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: Group 12 - $ 35.12 to $44.31 per hour

This position is eligible for hybrid work . Hybrid work arrangements are operational and incumbent based. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at a City of Greater Sudbury location a minimum of three days per week and must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location within two hours when required.

Main Function

Prepare designs, drawings, quantity and cost estimates for the less complex municipal construction and maintenance works projects including quotation and tender documents. Review project drawings for adequate data and drafting requirements.

Characteristic:

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Design Services.

Duties

• Develop and prepare designs and cost estimates for less complex municipal construction or maintenance works relating to roads, storm sanitary and water systems
• Prepare base plans, contract drawings and update as-builts using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., AutoCAD and Civil 3D).
• Prepare quotation/tender documents on less complex engineering projects.
• Ensure pre-engineering, is completed, as required on minor engineering projects (e.g. survey requests, utility relocations, statutory approvals, property requirements, etc.).
• Collaborate and assist Project Team in design schedule and estimates on major engineering projects as directed.
• Instruct new or inexperienced employees in own work or other functions as required.
• Act as a drafting team leader on major engineering projects, organize contract drawing requirements, and instruct other Engineering Technician I on projects.
• Perform drafting on major projects and provide initial check of project drawings for compliance with data and drafting requirements.
• Perform title searches in Registry, Land Titles and Teranet Systems to obtain information for various CGS Departments on property dimensions, ownerships, easements, liens, etc.
• Exercise artistic ability in presentation of work.
• Conduct audits of actual versus design; liaise with Construction Services Section staff, contractors and consultants to ensure project is in compliance with contract plans, specifications, schedule and budget.
• Assist with the collection and conversion of infrastructure asset data obtained from engineering and surveying sources as required in support of CGS' Asset Management Program and in accordance with life cycle processes/workflow related to enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma with Canadian accreditation in a related field (e.g. Civil Engineering Program, Mining Engineering Program, etc.).
• Certification or eligible for certification as a Technician by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is considered an asset.

Experience

• Over two and one half (2½) years up to and including five (5) years of directly related experience.
• Experience with Engineering software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of surveying and general engineering practices in a municipal setting.
• Experience integrating CAD and GIS data and/or experience utilizing mobile field devices and associated web applications is considered and asset.
• Ability to oversee the activities of Engineering Technicians I.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

Competencies:

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This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $32.74 to $40.69 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

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