Careers

Description

Working for The City:

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Location:

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall located at 426 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the functional design, co-ordination, detailed design and the preparation of contract drawings of various municipal Capital Works projects, including roads, storm sewers, sidewalks, intersections, multi-use pathways, streetscape, parking lots, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Produces detailed municipal road and infrastructure designs, adhering to design principals, as well as City, Provincial and Canadian standards.
• Analyses overland drainage flows to ensure continuity of drainage for designing storm sewers.
• Using Engineering design software, import and manipulate survey data points to create a digital terrain model , for the creation of horizontal and vertical alignments, ground profiles and cross sections used to calculate cut/fill volumes and material quantities.
• Works as part of a project team and may be responsible for or assist with project co-ordination with other municipalities, Region of Halton, utilities, developers, conservation authorities, provincial and federal ministries or agencies. Prepares plans, drawings and technical data for approval applications and related cost sharing plans.
• Visits sites during different construction phases. Meets on site with property owners, agencies and contractors. Assist in resolving design issues that arise during construction.
• Prepares and assembles contract construction drawings and edits/revised the final drawings to reflect as constructed conditions.
• Prepares various design options for and participates in Open Houses and Public Meetings and Environmental Assessments for assigned projects. Responds to public input.
• Provides technical support in reviewing development and site plan submissions and detailed engineering design submissions to ensure they conform to present and future road and infrastructure requirements.
• Prepares preliminary Assessment Rolls for Local Improvement.
• Incorporates sub-consultants work into final designs.
• Prepares reports, presentations and drawings for Council.
• Prepares preliminary designs & cost estimates for current and forecasted projects.
• Responds to customer requests for engineering information on a rotating customer service role for the section.

Requirements:

• 3 year diploma from a Community College, in Civil Engineering, with emphasis on Design and drafting skills.
• 5 years experience, preferably at a municipal level, with proficiency in the use of AutoCad, LDDT and Arcview
• Regular sites visits are required.

Accommodations:

in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

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