Municipal Engineer

Njoyn; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineering professional to provide top-notch engineering services for various City projects. This role involves managing complex capital and operating design projects, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, and optimizing project plans. You will collaborate closely with City Operations, oversee consultants, and maintain the integrity of municipal infrastructure. If you are passionate about delivering quality engineering solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with experience in engineering services.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and operating design and construction projects effectively.
• Prepare project plans, budgets, and ensure high-quality engineering standards.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Principles

Tendering Processes

Budget Management

Environmental Approvals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Project Management Certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Engineering Design Software

Job description

Provide quality, cost effective professional engineering services related to the planning, design, specifications, tendering and construction phases of various City Capital and Operating Projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage various size and complexity capital and operating design and construction projects by:

1. Working closely with City Operations to obtain inputs to incorporate into the project plans;
2. Planning projects, applying standards (i.e. General Specifications) and optimizing procedures and schedules;
3. Preparing project plans and budgets in accordance with sound project management methodology and engineering principles;
4. Preparing terms of reference for engineering consultant services, participate in selection and ensure high standards in their work;
5. Preparing quality reports and recommendations to Common Council for consultant engagement, award of construction contracts and other technical information;
6. Overseeing and managing hired consultants and contractors throughout the completion of various capital and or operations projects;
7. Initiating processes and preparing submissions for environmental approvals, rezoning requests, property and easement acquisitions; ensuring appropriate public consultation for each project;
8. Understanding and diligently administering the City’s policy for tendering of construction contracts and guiding consultants in doing so;
9. Managing tender calls and participating in the tender opening process;
10. Measuring project performance, providing analysis, and reporting on status;
11. Managing projects with accountability for quality assurance, results, budget management and use of resources;
12. Preparing and submitting funding applications for various City service areas;
13. Managing Technologist staff.

Maintain the integrity of the municipal and City infrastructure through high-quality, cost-effective engineering support by:

1. Assessing technical needs, issues and construction management and providing quality reports on engineering standards and projects;
2. Providing technical guidance and advice to operations and technical staff to ensure effective and sustainable construction and maintenance practices;
3. Ensuring quality standards and appropriateness of engineering plans, drawings and construction specifications in compliance with all statutes, regulations, recognized quality standards and certificate of approval to operate;
4. Providing after hours responsibility for and direction of emergency and other unplanned services as a member of the 24/7 Department Duty Manager Rotation.