Engineer I Full-time Job

Job Summary

This position oversees small-scale infrastructure projects, as an Engineer-in-Training.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates the planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure projects and programs.
• Coordinates engineering site assessments and maintains records.
• Coordinates site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Performs audits of construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications and Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Communicates with contractors, other civic departments and external agencies to provide contract administration and ensure compliance with Civic and Provincial standards, specifications and regulations.  
• Reviews, and provides recommendations relating to technical specifications, construction materials and methods of construction.
• Assists with the tendering process for capital projects, including preliminary documents, construction estimates, detailed design drawing preparation, material selections and specification reviews.
• Analyses invoices, works within the City’s financial software system, ensures timely progress of payments  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Experience in municipal construction and project management would be considered an asset.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.