Senior Engineering Designer

About the job Senior Engineering Designer

The Opportunity:

The Senior Engineering Designer requires minimal input/direction/guidance from the Engineer of Record and can lead the design of most projects from inception through total completion. Must exercise judgment on the appropriateness of engineering requirements identified by municipal jurisdictions and be expected to meet project milestone events in accordance with client and municipal deadlines. Is a reliable go-to person for technical engineering questions.

The Senior Engineering Designer will assume responsibility for the conceptual and detailed design phases for all aspects of:

• Municipal infrastructure expansion and site plan design.
• Supporting the coordination of design approvals.
• Engineering analysis and reporting.
• Tender preparation and contract award.
• Contract administration during the construction phase for either (or both) our land development projects and/or capital works improvements initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience within the civil engineering field barring special exemption granted by combined approval from the Business Group Manager, Manager, People & Culture, and Operations Administrator.
• Registered as either an AScT, C.E.T.,
  
  C.Tech., P.Tech., P.L.Eng., or a P.Eng. within the Province of work (or approved equivalent).
• Application of municipal engineering design criteria and drawing preparation standards for individual communities, particularly Subdivision & Development Control Bylaws.
• Application of relevant sections of the Provincial Building Code as it relates to the design of municipal engineering infrastructure on private property.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional and positive attitude
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet firm deadlines.
• Ability to work simultaneously on several different projects and with multiple CAD Technicians and Engineering Designers.
• Knowledgeable in civil engineering design principles.
• Knowledgeable in tender preparation with some construction administration experience preferred.