Engineering Technologist I
Engineering Technologist I
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Job Description
- Completion of a 2 year technical diploma in Civil Engineering program and/or equivalent technology program
- Experience in permanent and temporary traffic control design and placement
- Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD SAP POSSE Slim PeopleSoft Google Workspace Applications Geo Engineering Access Adobe Acrobat GuidSign eplan Accela
- Experience in traffic assessments sign design and installation pavement marking design and installation parking control assessment and management
- Knowledge of road construction techniques materials and processes
- Ability to communicate effectively and prepare written responses and reports
- Ability to work well under pressure under short time lines and deal with difficult people
- Experience conducting research analysis and problem solving
Assets:
- Experience in a fastpaced environment with multiple and changing priorities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
Skills required for success:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including writing and interpreting reports and briefs presentation/public speaking skills and the ability to interact well with a diverse group of leaders colleagues staff and citizens
- Excellent time management organizational and multitasking skills
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful inclusive and serviceminded approach
- Ability to make sound independent decisions within legislation policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience in optimization and process improvement.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
- Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
Work Environment:
- The position involves managing multiple ongoing projects emergent projects unplanned/emergency work and complex coordination tasks
- The role requires managing both office and field work including temporary road use permit review plan review design work bylaw updates and liaising with various agencies
- The work is fastpaced and demanding requiring a high degree of professional quality and adherence to regulations and guidelines
- The role may involve exposure to various environmental conditions and occupational hazards including extreme temperatures precipitation mechanical and electrical hazards and working alone
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 permanent fulltime position and 1 temporary fulltime position for up to 11 months available
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $39.153 $49.215 (Hourly); $68977.800 $86704.530 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM / SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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The City of Edmonton is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Technologist I to join our dynamic Traffic Control team within the Traffic Control and Parking unit of Traffic Operations. In this role you will contribute to the work of the City of Edmontons Parks and Roads Services Branch to ensure streets and roads infrastructure assets parks trees and boulevards remain accessible attractive and safe.
The Traffic Control and Parking team reviews the operation of the diverse network of roads and active mode facilities within the City to modify and improve traffic operations through the use of signage pavement markings temporary traffic control measures and OSCAM (temporary road use) permits in accordance to City of Edmonton policies bylaws Traffic Bylaw 5590 and directives and the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) design standards. The Engineering Technologist will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to ensure that operational standards procedures and requirements are met.
You will contribute to the safety and efficiency of our transportation network by planning designing and implementing traffic control devices and by facilitating onstreet construction and special event activities.
What will you do
- Respond to inquiries related to traffic engineering issues from internal and external stakeholders the general public industry representatives regulatory bodies media and other municipalities
- Assist Engineering Technologists and Traffic Engineers with traffic control and parking related inquiries from City Council
- Perform inspections of temporary traffic control related to construction sites and special events and followup with required documentation and action items
- Prepare traffic control plans in accordance with the Citys Manual of Temporary Traffic Control and the Transportation Association of Canada
- Develop and design permanent and temporary traffic control layout plans for detours (construction and special events) pavement markings traffic control and guide signs parking signs (onstreet parking controls)
- Inspect assess and review temporary and permanent traffic controls and parking signage
- Inspect existing and assess proposed permanent and temporary traffic control in the areas of; detours (construction and special events) pavement markings traffic control and guide signs parking signs (on street parking controls)
- Schedule work for detour and sign crews to provide fast and efficient service to all customers
- Assist with drafting engineering drawings in AutoCAD for traffic calming and safety measures primarily using adaptable materials
- Approve permits for onstreet construction and approve detour requests by applying knowledge of construction techniques and traffic flow requirements
- Coordinate road closure requirements in emergency situations
- Issue and monitor work orders related to the installation of permanent traffic control signs
- Ensure the needs of various stakeholders and projects are understood and align with operational programs standards policies and procedures
- Perform all work in accordance with the Branchs Occupational Health and Safety Program and Enviso Environmental Program ISO 14001
- Support team with bylaw updates data collection documenting business processes preparing presentations preparation of reports and responses and planning staff activities
- Referencing of City of Edmonton policies bylaws Traffic Bylaw 5590 and Speed Bylaw 6894 and directives
Employment Type
Full Time
