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Design Engineer
Job Posting
The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time positions of Design Engineer in the Design & Asset Management group of Public Works.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2
SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply.
This position reports to the Design Engineer Supervisor, and is responsible for the design, project management, and tendering of complex municipal engineering projects. The projects can be new construction or the rehabilitation of infrastructure, and include: streets and roads, sidewalks, curbs, pavement (resurfacing, renewal, recycling, etc.), traffic signals, intersection improvements, active transportation infrastructure, guiderails, retaining walls, storm sewers, bridges, and integrated projects with utilities including Halifax Water, Eastward Energy, Nova Scotia Power and telecommunications.
The work includes researching project backgrounds, establishing design parameters and alternatives, preparing complex engineering designs and specifications, project management activities, coordinating and managing external consultants and stakeholders, estimating project costs and tendering of projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for advanced studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for assigned Capital Projects ensuring that all governing regulations and guidelines are adhered to. This often requires coordination and direction of technical employees and internal and external interest holders.
Prepares list of quantities and specifications for tender documents and develops cost estimates.
Prepares and evaluates requests for proposals for consultant engineering services for rehabilitation of existing or construction of new municipal infrastructure. Prepares reports for senior staff, the group Director, business unit Executive Director or Council for award of consultant services. After award, monitors the progress of the consultant's work, reviews reports and designs, and administers the contract.
Assists in preparing technical reports for senior staff, Directors, and Regional Council. Responds to inquiries from the general public, Councillors, government agencies, consultants, contractors, and other HRM departments regarding approved or contemplated Capital Projects.
Assists in preparation of the Capital Budget Program including the scoping and cost estimating of projects, and coordination with other departments.
Responsible for compiling and reviewing office and field research, preliminary designs and cost estimates of municipal infrastructure projects.
Creates tender documents in accordance with HRM requirements and authors reports to Council.
Coordinates tender calls with Procurement, including advertisement, confirming with Finance that funds are available, delivery of tender documents, responding to tender questions, issuing addenda, and reviewing bids.
Attends pre-construction and on-site meetings with Construction Inspectors, Consultants, Contractors, and Utility representatives. Responds to Construction Services to address any design issues or interpretation of contract drawings and specifications.
Investigates engineering problems and existing municipal infrastructure and decides remedial options.
Responsible for Project Management activities and deliverables including tracking spreadsheets, project charters, project plans, project status reports, risk assessments, communications plans, project closeout documentation, project schedules, cost estimating and budget plans, time reporting, and unit price summaries.
Provides professional technical guidance and assistance…
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