INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ENGINEER

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Job Type Technologists / Technicians
Organization Town of Whitecourt
Competition Number 24-040
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Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ENGINEER 

                    PERMANENT FULL-TIME           

        Job # 24-040

Overview

Located at the crossing of the Athabasca and McLeod Rivers, Whitecourt offers its citizens natural trails and amenities to explore. It is perfect for all outdoor enthusiasts! Only 90 minutes northwest of Edmonton, this hub of the north is a place of growing families and adventurous souls seeking rewarding work and a high quality Alberta lifestyle.

We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect bring out the best in our team, and we are looking for an integral member to help shape the future growth of our community. Our organization has an opening for a permanent, full-time,  Infrastructure Services Engineer within the Infrastructure Services Department.

Summary of Position:

Reporting to the Infrastructure Services Manager, this position will assist in engineering surveys, design and construction drawings review, permitting, inspections, traffic counts, data input and analysis and asset verification. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Town Pavement Management System, sidewalk and pathway Management System.

Duties:

  • Maintain, update, analyze and verify the Town Pavement Management System (PMS) and Sidewalk and Pathway Management System.

  • Perform site survey, data collection and analysis of infrastructure assets (i.e., roadways, drainage, utilities, landfill, and treatment facilities etc.).

  • Assist the Asset Manager/Development Engineer with the asset management system and GIS (Geographical Information Systems). 

  • Conduct field inspections of Town projects and private development driven projects related to the Town’s infrastructure.

  • Provide technical support to Infrastructure Services Department branches on various projects.

  • Prepare tender packages for Town projects.

  • Produce and create AutoCAD drawings and maps.

  • Review various technical proposals, evaluates, prepare engineering reports and reports for Committees or Council.

Qualifications:

  • Post-Secondary education in Engineering or, Engineer-In-Training or, Diploma in Civil Engineering or, P. Tech. (Eng.)/(Geo) or, work towards obtaining a professional designation.

  • 3 to 5 years of experience with demonstrated technical and applied knowledge in municipal infrastructure design and construction/rehabilitation.

  • Previous experience with municipal infrastructure asset management and multi-year budget work planning.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to critically analyze information and solve problems of a complex nature.

  • Ability to deal effectively with representatives of government, business, consultants, developers, contractors, the general public, and town staff.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project. 

  • Proficient with AutoCAD, GIS mapping, and other engineering software/databases.  Familiarity with ArcGIS and asset management software would be beneficial.

The formal position description is available upon request.

Compensation

The Town of Whitecourt offers a progressive working environment, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit plan, and Local Authorities Pension Plan. 

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal record check, and provide a clean driver’s abstract, prior to being hired. 

Application Submission

If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be part of the Town Team, please submit your resume to the following address. Preference will be given to applications received before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024; however, the position will remain available until a suitable candidate is found.

Please submit your application by mail or email with a cover letter and a resume to:

TOWN OF WHITECOURT 

Re: Job #24-040, Infrastructure Services Engineer

Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue Whitecourt AB T7S 1N6

Email: [email protected] 

If submitting an application by email, please put the subject line as: Job #24-040, Infrastructure Services Engineer - NAME

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