Planning Engineer, Utilities

Municipality of North Cowichan; Duncan; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking municipality as a Planning Engineer, where your expertise in engineering will directly impact the community's infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on essential projects related to water, sanitary, drainage, and transportation systems, ensuring sustainable development and maintenance. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values accountability and inclusivity. If you thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere and are eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Outdoor adventure opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven skills in water and sanitary modelling and asset management.
• Experience in managing engineering staff in a unionized setting.

Responsibilities

• Focus on planning of water, sanitary, drainage, and transportation infrastructure.
• Support design, construction, and maintenance of municipal assets.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Record Keeping

Technical Presentation

Independence of Judgement

Education

Degree in Engineering

P.Eng. Designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

PLANNING ENGINEER, UTILITIES

MAKE THE PLAN. FOLLOW THE BUDGET. MEET THE DEADLINES.
We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Planning Engineer. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability, and want to work with one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we can't wait to meet you!

WHERE IS THE JOB?
Located on southern Vancouver Island, North Cowichan employs 450 staff and is home to just over 31,000 residents. The Municipality sits right between Nanaimo and Victoria, and is a community of communities, so you will have a direct hand in impacting the lives of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and South End/University Village. Your office will be in Duncan on the Trans-Canada Highway, meaning an easy commute home in any direction.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
You will focus on the short and long-term planning of water, sanitary, drainage/flood protection, and roads/active transportation infrastructure. You'll support the infrastructure design and construction section, and support the Operations Department with the operation and maintenance of all water, sanitary, drainage/flood protection, and roads/active transportation assets. With your degree in Engineering and your P.Eng. designation, you'll use your expertise to lead the way in:

1. Water, sanitary, drainage modelling, transportation modelling.
2. Asset management processes.
3. Conceptual and Preliminary design of infrastructure.
4. Assist in the operations and maintenance of sanitary and water treatment systems.
5. Servicing assessments for land development applications.
6. Management of designated departmental staff.
7. Quantity take-offs and cost estimating.

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT?
A competitive annual wage of $110,304 - $120,532 and a comprehensive (dare we say, outstanding) benefits package.
A fantastic lifestyle with outdoor adventures galore.

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The chance to make a big difference with a diverse and supportive team.

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TEAM?

1. Ability to thrive in a team environment.
2. Demonstrable ability to keep accurate records and notes to prepare conceptual and preliminary drawings, other utility records, spreadsheets using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and other programs.
3. Demonstrable ability to manage direct engineering and project team staff in a unionized environment.
4. Independence of judgement and capacity of working with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrable ability to present complex technical and financial materials to senior leadership and Council.

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW THAT YOU'VE READ THIS AD?
Send your resume and cover letter to Tall Cedars Search & Recruitment. A Supplementary Package can be obtained by request from the Consultant, which includes a complete job description and full details of the compensation and benefits.
Flo Follero-Pugh, Tall Cedars Search & Recruitment
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www.tallcedars.ca