Senior Engineering Tech; Development

Position: Senior Engineering Tech (Development)
Location: Peterborough County and North Hastings County (Lakefield)

Senior Engineering Technician (Development)
The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Senior Engineering Technician (Development).

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses.

We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to  Jump In  with us!!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Wage:  $49.52 hourly (2026)

Reports To:

Supervisor, Development Engineering

Department:  Engineering and Corporate Assets

Location:

Lindsay, ON

Hours:

Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week

Other:  General office environment. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

Job Description

Coordinate the review and approval of planning applications and development proposals within the City

Coordinate, manage and review the preparation of master drainage plans, sub watershed studies

Liaison with City’s Water/Wastewater Division with respect to sanitary and water system models

Assist in the preparation and administration of capital, operating and project-related budgets including projections, estimates, cost-control, interim and final reporting

Responsible for financial control of assigned projects, including documentation, account set-up and closure, purchase orders, change orders and some or all of local improvements, special grants, subsidies, donations, financing, interim and final reporting

Analyze project and operational costs and activities, making recommendation for efficiencies and level of engineering services required to carry out the work

Coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors and consulting services

Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services which may include, but are not limited to: sampling, surveying, construction and traffic counts

Assist with preparation of Request for Tender, Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation documentation

Research and prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda and Council reports

Perform technical reviews providing input, comment or recommendation on assessments, studies, plans/drawings, materials, proposals, agreements, asset management and reports

Collaborate with staff in all departments to ensure continuity of service(s), providing progress or status reports and comment

Identify, develop and recommend engineering and procedural improvements, reviewing, evaluating and implementing policies and best practices

Maintain engineering records, documents and reports, including plans, maps and drawings

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and corporate policy/procedures

Respond to public enquiries, recording and investigating each instance and recommending follow-up action

Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills / Education Required

Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field

Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience in capital project management, road design, water/sewer infrastructure/treatment, construction, infrastructure, technical services and related operations

Must have or be eligible for the OACETT designation (Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists); CET designation is preferred

Experience in the specific area of specialty, development engineering is preferred

Proficient in Total Station Surveys and layout

Thorough knowledge…