Job Opportunities Engineering Assistant III - Roadways Capital Operations 2787

Position Summary

This position performs technical and administrative support work including database management asset management transportation planning roadways design construction and preservation and current infrastructure and construction materials assessments. This position reports to the Supervisor Testing Lab and Field Services.

We may consider underfilling this position as Engineering Assistant IIat a lower pay band $26.59 $29.61/hour or annual rate: $55034 $rate) if a candidate does not meet all the required qualifications.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate databases related to roadway infrastructure transportation planning material testing and field inspection..
• Provide engineering and technical analysis and support related to transportation planning roadway design road construction and preservation and infrastructure management and performance.
• Monitor and control data collection programs related to roadways engineering.
• Maintain and operate specialized analysis software and be able to generate results and produce reports/maps for asset management road network planning road construction and maintenance programs..
• Conduct engineering testing inspection surveying drafting and/or data collection in field or laboratory settings.
• Maintain and update Work/Purchase/Request Order Systems.
• Research coordinate assemble information and prepare technical reports.
• Research and evaluate the application of new technologies related to roadway design construction and preservation transportation operations and construction field services.
• Represent the department in meetings with other department staff other departments the public in the field consultants contractors and other government agencies..
• Tactfully and adequately respond to concerns and inquiries from the general public and council through service requests.
• Contribute to team projects and effectively participates as a team member.
• Follow all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual as they apply to this position.
• Train new or other employees in materials testing and inspection.
• Perform related work as required.

Key Qualifications

• The knowledge abilities and skills are typically obtained through the successful completion of one year of an engineering technology (diploma) program and a minimum of four 4 years in a civil and/or roadways engineering field(s).
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply basic engineering practices principles theories computations analyses and statistics.
• Knowledge of basic transportation infrastructure management design materials operations construction maintenance and preservation.
• Knowledge of drafting and surveying technology practices and techniques.
• Ability to learn beginner level functions with GIS and CAD to display data including symbology create edit and query data modify drawings and relate data using software such as Arc View AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to apply the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual as they apply to this position.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and work with complex databases.
• Ability to consistently and accurately conduct engineering testing inspection drafting and/or data collection in field or laboratory settings.
• Intermediate skills to create tables and forms create formulas create queries and reports modify and customise charts and tables use pivot tables and cross tab queries and import/export data from various sources and formats using software such as in the Microsoft Office software (Excel Word PowerPoint and Access).
• Ability to evaluate progress and quality of engineering or construction projects.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations and a respectful work environment with superiors colleagues and the general public.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class 5 drivers license and have a vehicle available for work usage (a travel allowance is provided).
• Must be willing to do overtime and work shift and/or irregular hours.
• Ability to routinely handle equipment material and samples of at least 25 kg 55 lbs).
• Roadways Capital Operations Materials Production & Engineering Testing Lab Only: Incumbents are required to submit a Criminal Record Check every five 5 years as per The Nuclear Safety and Control Act as a condition of employment.