Major responsibilities:

• Assists the Engineer, Project Manager and Supervisor to perform a variety of activities,
• including operational and technical support, relating to the assessment, analysis,
• maintenance, operation, planning, design, tendering, construction, and inspection of
• municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Performs and reviews all detailed engineering design using design software such as, DCAD for the preparation of complex watermain, sewer, stormwater facilities, watercourse, road, TTC track, miscellaneous structure projects and related engineering mapping overviews.
• Coordinates, monitors, tracks, the transfer of engineering and related data required by engineering consultants hired on behalf of the City of Toronto in preparation of the Capital Works Program and Special projects.
• Prepares and checks engineering drawings (e.g. Digital Terrain Model, plans, alignments, cross sections and profiles), supporting field notes, research materials, digital and hard copy input diagrams.
• Checks and provides progress/inspection reports on the work of contractors and developers to ensure use of safety equipment, adherence to approved designs, procedures, regulations, statutes, specifications, etc.
• Administers, tracks and monitors storage of various documents including CADD drawings, hard copy engineering plans and scanned documents using a document management system.
• Administers, coordinates the collection, analysis and updating of data within work management systems and from various external data sources.
• Troubleshoots and resolves design related issues during construction.
• Conducts field inspections and evaluates site analysis data, such as soil drainage, environmental conditions, and facilities.
• Conducts field investigation and studies for a variety of planned proposals, programs and projects.

• Participates in the development of various technical standards and specifications for municipal infrastructure design and construction projects.
• Researches and prepares recommendations for software and system developments and/or enhancements.
• Assists with/prepares documents such as Form of Tenders; REOI; RFP; RFQ’s, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) approvals etc. Reviews tender bids and attends Bid Committee meetings.
• Prepares reports, plans, detailed specifications in support of planning issues including the preparation of the feasibility designs and preliminary estimates requested by internal stakeholders for various assignments.
• Administers contracts for the installation, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructure to ensure contracts are carried out in accordance with City standards, specifications and procedures; prepares progress certificates as necessary.
• Assists with the preparation of budget and tracking of expenditures.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, surveyors, consultants, architects, contractors, utility companies, Councillors, City divisions and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews and responds to consultant/contractor work (e.g. final plans, shop fabrication drawings and job site constructions) submissions for completeness, accuracy, design criteria and conformity to City standards.
• Analyzes data, performs calculations and makes recommendations.
• Trains, instructs, mentors and/or assists other staff.
• Leads projects and directs staff on projects.
• Prepares training course materials and conducts training courses and demonstrations.
• Prepares survey layout, cross sectional, quantity and related reports.
• Prepares general correspondence and technical reports as required.
• Coordinates approvals from various management levels and government bodies.
• Represents the division on internal and/or external committees and at community and public forums.

Key qualifications:

1. Graduate in Civil Engineering Technology Program or approved equivalent combination of demonstrated education and experience.
2. Extensive experience in municipal government related fields of municipal water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater management infrastructure, maintenance and operation, design, contract administration and/or construction.
3. Extensive working experience with computer application software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.) or equivalent and in the operation of CADD (e.g., Microstation) TWAG, DCAD and GIS (e.g. ArcView) software.
4. The ability to interpret digital or hard copy engineering drawings and documents (e.g., plans, alignments, cross sections, profiles, engineering surveys and contract specifications).
5. Advanced understanding in the principles and application of Civil Engineering theories, methods and practices related to hydrology, hydraulics, storm water management, water supply and distribution, water efficiency/conservation and collection of infrastructure rating data (e.g. CCTV), flow monitoring, and trunk collection system.
6. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and provide a personal vehicle.