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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Engineering Design Assistant
Posted on November 22, 2024 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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Engineering Design AssistantRequisition ID: 42387 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Engineering Design Assistant supports the overall delivery of capital works to renew and replace aging water system infrastructure, including infrastructure to support development activity. This position is responsible for performing technical design, drafting and detailed layout of drinking water infrastructure. In addition to the technical functions of the role, this position is responsible for the consistency and quality of public service and customer interactions.Specific Duties/Responsibilities Performs technical design and detailed layout of proposed water mains, in alignment with industry and internal design specifications and standards, for an engineer's review and professional seal, including plan and profile layouts and design details as required. Conducts research, gathers utility plans and collects data to complete designs. Creates detailed materials lists for proposed designs. Coordinates with internal survey team to confirm site information, order utility locates, and acquire crossing permits from outside utility companies and agencies. Conducts field visits to monitor installation is aligned with design drawings and specifications, and prepares field reports and drafts site instructions during construction. Consults and coordinates with Waterworks Operations, other utility branches in the City, and outside utility companies and stakeholders, as necessary to create effective water infrastructure designs and efficient delivery. Reviews and provides feedback and/or acceptance of externally prepared water infrastructure designs or other infrastructure designs that may impact drinking water infrastructure, with respect to City of Vancouver Design Manual and Construction Specifications. Act as a liaison and coordinator between internal and external operations and design teams and external operations, design, and construction firms with respect to water infrastructure design and delivery. Participates in meetings relating to current and future projects; reviews plans and working drawings at various project stages for conformance to project guidelines and established standards. Enters water infrastructure and asset information into Hansen work order management system, POSSE permit management system, City?s GIS systems and VanDocs record management system. Prepares cost and productivity reports, content for Engineering?s Project Management Framework and documentation of engineering work in accordance with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, as required, under supervision. Conducts administrative and clerical functions in support of infrastructure design and delivery, such as: maintaining spreadsheets and databases, updating Waterworks? design and drafting standards and reviewing designs submitted by other branches and outside utility companies. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualification RequirementsEducation and Experience: Graduation from a technological school or institute in the applied sciences including courses in drafting, underground infrastructure, hydraulics and mechanical design, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Consider- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$40.34HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99715
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