Engineering Technologist 1 – Design & Construction

Job title: Engineering Technologist 1 – Design & Construction

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Job description: One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

This position in the Design and Construction Division of the Engineering and Public Works Department, involves technical, administrative and field work relative to reviewing third party utility projects (Hydro, TELUS, Shaw, Fortis BC, etc.), and finding practical ways to ensuring that these works are well integrated with Coquitlam’s infrastructure. The position also assists with managing of some capital projects. The position requires a good understanding of municipal storm systems, sanitary sewer systems, water systems, and road infrastructure. You will review third party utility permits for projects of all sizes. You will also assist the Engineering Department front counter with assisting customers with resolving more complex and technical engineering issues, as needed. The successful candidate will need to establish and maintain working relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts, and provide technical information, advice and interpretation of engineering requirements.

Your success in this role is dependent on your considerable knowledge of municipal storm water, sanitary sewer, and water systems, as well as surface infrastructure (roadways, sidewalk, street lights, etc.). You are very knowledgeable in reviewing engineering plans relative to all aspects of municipal infrastructure servicing and of the methods, practices, materials used in the construction and installation of municipal utilities.

You have a diploma in an appropriate discipline (such as Civil/Structural Engineering) from an institute of technology plus sound related municipal engineering experience. Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within the Province of BC is required.

A CUPE hourly rate of $38.73– $45.73 (2020 rates) is offered, with a competitive benefits package, and an earned day off program. Please attach a recent driver’s abstract (within 30 days) to your application. Applicants under consideration will be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation.

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Please apply online at by 11:55 pm on June 14, 2021

The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Location: Coquitlam, BC
Region: Lower Mainland
Professional Category(s): Engineering
Posted: May 31, 2021, 9:19 am
Expires: June 14, 2021, 11:55 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Expected salary: $38.73 – 45.73 per hour

Location: Coquitlam, BC

Job date: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:18:42 GMT