Engineering - Water Engineering Technician

PUC Corporate; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PUC Corporate in Canada is seeking an Engineering Technician (Water) to contribute to the design of Water Distribution Facilities and to prepare layouts from sketches or written data.

The role involves reviewing designs, inspecting water distribution systems, and assisting with construction tenders, layout work, and minor survey tasks. Strong knowledge of water distribution principles and proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of engineering principles related to Water Distribution Systems.
• Proficient reading/interpretation of civil and electrical drawings.
• AutoCAD and GIS skills.
• Proficient in computerized systems, such as Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpretive and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design of Water Distribution Facilities.
• Prepare preliminary layout and detailed drawings from sketches or written data.
• Review the design and perform the inspection of water distribution systems.
• Prepare and evaluate construction tenders and perform layout and minor survey work, inspect, verify, and certify contractor installations and, if necessary, authorize minor changes during construction as needed.
• Analyze final project costs and investigate variances.
• Provide Engineering oversight to commission new watermains including witnessing hydrostatic testing, flushing and disinfection requirements, and collection of bacteriological samples for lab analysis.
• Conduct a variety of activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records for the daily operations of the various utilities and to ensure accurate archives are maintained for future reference.
• Respond to customer queries or complaints and employ tact and diplomacy to resolve issues.

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Reading civil/electrical drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Driver's license (Ontario)

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the Engineering Technician (Water)

• Design of Water Distribution Facilities.
• Prepare preliminary layout and detailed drawings from sketches or written data.
• Review the design and perform the inspection of water distribution systems.
• Prepare and evaluate construction tenders and perform layout and minor survey work, inspect, verify, and certify contractor installations and, if necessary, authorize minor changes during construction as needed.
• Analyze final project costs and investigate variances.
• Provide Engineering oversight to commission new watermains including witnessing hydrostatic testing, flushing and disinfection requirements, and collection of bacteriological samples for lab analysis.
• Conduct a variety of activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records for the daily operations of the various utilities and to ensure accurate archives are maintained for future reference.
• Respond to customer queries or complaints and employ tact and diplomacy to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; or equivalent which is a combination of relevant education and related experience normally acquired by working in a civil engineering, municipal or utility workplace for a minimum of 5 years.
• Sound working knowledge of engineering principles related to Water Distribution Systems.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting civil and electrical drawings.
• AutoCAD and GIS skills.
• Proficient in computerized systems, such as Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpretive and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license.