Senior Engineering Tech (Infrastructure Design)) in Lindsay, Ontario

Senior Engineering Tech (Infrastructure Design))

Department
Engineering and Corporate Assets Department – Infrastructure Design and Construction Division

Location
Lindsay, ON

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Job Brief

This position is responsible for various senior engineering related projects and tasks as required principally within the Infrastructure, Design and Construction Division

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

CUPE 855 Inside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

10/01/2025

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Job Title Senior Engineering Tech (Infrastructure Design/Construction)

Wage $43.80 – $47.37 (2025)

Reports To Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management

Department Engineering and Corporate Assets

Location Lindsay, ON

Hours Normal working hours are 40 hours per week

Other Combination of general office environment with travel throughout the City in accordance with job requirements; must be willing to work varied day, afternoon, evening and weekend hours

Job Description

Provide engineering and technical support with a focus on the capital program including:

• Perform rehabilitative and renewal needs analysis and undertake infrastructure rehabilitation and renewal costing for capital assets in support of capital budget development with focus on existing condition, risk assessment and lifecycle analysis

• Perform capacity analysis of systems through software modeling to support development and infrastructure planning processes (SewerGems, WaterGems)

• Up-date and maintain infrastructure data, as-constructed drawings and condition assessment reports and record in GIS, database and asset management systems; Coordinate Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) reporting in collaboration with the Finance Division

• Review and comment on technical servicing reports (water, wastewater and solid waste) for development applications

• Manage and oversee environmental assessments on assigned projects

• Processing payment certificates, change orders and other budgetary duties in relation to engineering capital projects

• Assist in the preparation and administration of capital, operating and project-related budgets including projections, estimates, cost-control, interim and final reporting

• Responsible for financial control of assigned projects, including documentation, account set-up and closure, purchase orders, change orders and some or all of local improvements, special grants, subsidies, donations, financing, interim and final reporting

• Analyze project and operational costs and activities, making recommendation for efficiencies and level of engineering services required to carry out the work

• Coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors and consulting services

• Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services which may include, but are not limited to: sampling, surveying, construction and traffic counts

• Assist with preparation of Request for Tender, Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation documentation

• Research and prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda and Council reports

• Perform technical reviews providing input, comment or recommendation on assessments, studies, plans/drawings, materials, proposals, agreements, asset management and reports

• Collaborate with staff in all departments to ensure continuity of service(s), providing progress or status reports and comment

• Identify, develop and recommend engineering and procedural improvements, reviewing, evaluating and implementing policies and best practices

• Maintain engineering records, documents and reports, including plans, maps and drawings

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and corporate policy/procedures

• Respond to public enquiries, recording and investigating each instance and recommending follow-up action

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/ Education Required

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of related progressive experience in capital project management, road design, water/sewer infrastructure/treatment, construction, infrastructure, technical services and related operations

• Must have or be eligible for the OACETT designation (Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists); CET designation is preferred

• Experience in the specific area of specialty is preferred (i.e. Development, Asset Mgmt., Construction, etc.)

• Proficient in Total Station Surveys and layout

• Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and legislation related to civil engineering

• Operator in Training certification with OWWCO required (OIT minimums in four disciplines of water and wastewater – Capital projects position only)

• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion

• Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization

• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands

• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy

• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to function positively in a diverse range of teamwork situations

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently

• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management

• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software

• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence, subject to use of personal vehicle as required

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required

Applicants must be prepared for skills testing

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