Engineering Technologist II

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Penticton is looking to fill the position of Engineering Technologist II on our Engineering and Design team. The Engineering and Design team is responsible for the planning, design and construction of the road, pedestrian and cycling network, water distribution system, waste water collection system and the drainage system. Reporting to the Design Supervisor, this Engineering Technologist II will be responsible for quality control inspection and overseeing construction work performed by private contractors and public works crews to ensure compliance with necessary standards and specifications. The work will include maintaining accurate records, preparing progress reports, initiating contract change work orders, and liaising with a variety of internal and external contacts. In addition, this Engineering Technologist II will complete survey work and assist with design work, quantity take off and construction estimate preparation. The Engineering Technologist II exercises moderate independence of judgment and action in the performance of inspection, survey and related work within established guidelines.

1. Inspects civil works on City of Penticton construction projects for conformity to plans and specifications including ensuring quality control.
2. Prepare daily inspection reports, attend construction meetings with engineers and contractors and assist with progress reviews and project record keeping.
3. Coordinate materials testing and maintain detailed quality control records and instructions to contractors.
4. Conducts technical surveys related to municipal projects and/or utility installation.
5. Assists with preparing civil designs, contract documents and specifications, research, letters and memos.
6. Performs general administrative duties including taking meeting minutes, taking and organizing photos.
7. Perform other related duties.

Civil Engineering Diploma or Civil Engineering Degree and be registered (or eligible for registration) and in good standing with ASTTBC or EGBC. Have 2-5 years of civil engineering experience, preferably in a municipal environment. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

• Proven ability in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups/partners, as well as tactfully dealing with the public.
• Sound knowledge of civil design, construction standards and specifications, and safe work practices.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion and are comfortable developing engineering solutions related to municipal work.
• Ability to work well in a team environment or independently, with little supervision and under tight deadlines.

At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better. That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply. So, if your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you.

We welcome your cover letter and resume by June 6, 2024.

Position type: Full-time Permanent (35 hours per week)

Wage: $39.73 - $44.14 per hour (Pay Grade 14, CUPE)

Benefits: Attractive benefits, vacation and pension package

Competition: 24-32