public works engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct municipal and regional traffic studies
• Monitor air, water and soil quality
• Plan and design water and waste management systems
• Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
• Provide customer service
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• SharePoint
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project management
• Waste management
• Management

Construction specialization

• Urban planning

Transportation specialization

• Roads and highways
• Port and harbour
• Airport

Municipal specialization

• Sewers and sewage treatment
• Storm drainage and control
• Water control system and structures

Area of specialization

• Municipal or urban

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan