City of Hamilton Design Technologist Full Time in Hamilton, ON

Overview

City of Hamilton

Branch Hamilton ON CA

Position:
Design Technologist
Location:
Hamilton, ON

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering drafting and estimating techniques. Produces detailed final engineering design drawings manually and by computer….

JOB ID #: 10316

Design Technologist
Public Works
Engineering Services
77 James Street North, Hamilton

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week

GRADE: L
SALARY/HOUR: $34.418 – $39.111 per hour
*Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Permanent

Job Description ID #: 498

JOB SUMMARY:

Reports to the Senior Project Manager, Engineering Services, Design, and is responsible to provide Detail Design Services for Municipal Infrastructure projects including Road, Streetscaping, Watermain, Sanitary and Storm sewer, Combined Sewer Overflow tanks, Bridges and Roundabouts to implement approved Capital Projects. Produces detailed final engineering design drawings manually and by computer. Prepares designs calculations for sewer, water, roadway and drainage.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience in Civil Engineering and/or Architectural Technology, with extensive knowledge in drafting and modeling normally acquired by attaining a minimum three (3) year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology/Architectural Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Preferred CET specializing in Civil Engineering or eligibility for membership.

Proven knowledge in Design/Construction of municipal infrastructure such as road, water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater management infrastructure.

Knowledge and understanding of all relevant regulations, statue, standards and practices as related to the Major Responsibilities of the position for example, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standards Drawings (OPSD), Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), etc.

Knowledge/experience with Asset Management operation software i.e. Hansen, GIMS, PRISM and GeoMedia/GIS and other data applications would be an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering drafting and estimating techniques. Experience in a computerized environment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skillful in using Civil Engineering CAD related design and drafting software such as Microstation, Geomedia (GIS) and Power InRoads.

Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form. Must be able to co-ordinate and relate well with professionals and non-professionals within and outside the organization.