Current Opportunities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Inspection of municipal infrastructure works
• Elevation & grade checks to ensure conformance with approved drawings
• Quantity measurement of works constructed to date, as they relate to the construction documents
• Review & preparation of construction progress certificates for payment
• Coordination of various sub-consultants & municipal authorities for inspection services
• Reporting overall project status to department manager
• Preparation of as-constructed documentation for record purposes
• Negotiation with contractors, clients and approval authorities as it related to site decisions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist or Professional Engineer preferred,
• Minimum of 4 years site inspection experience in urban land & municipal infrastructure projects
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Ability to prepare concisely written documents
• Experience in Word, Excel & experience with relevant computer software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Hold a valid G license and has full access to a vehicle
• Require own safety boots. Other safety equipment will be provided by UEM as required.

SALARY/BENEFITS

If a contract position:

– Hourly position with rate commensurate with experience
– 4% vacation pay will be paid in lieu of vacation time
– Not eligible for UEM health & benefit plan

If a full-time UEM staff position:

– 6 month probationary period
– Starting minimum 2 weeks vacation per year (depending on experience), increasing as per UEM policy
– Hourly position with rate depending on experience
– Eligible for health benefits – 3 month waiting period
– UEM pays for one professional license and one relevant professional association

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Contract Administration for civil construction projects, specific to municipal infrastructure
• Preparing contract documents, schedule of quantities, forms of tender, special provisions/supplemental conditions.
• Quantity take-offs
• Periodic Field inspection / field reviews
• Research
• Prepare monthly status reports, budget updates, scheduling
• Prepare payment certificates, change orders, site instructions, clarifications, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduate of engineering program preferred (C.Tech., C.E.T., or P.Eng.)
• 4+ years related experience required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge in AutoCAD preferred
• Experience with Buiterra an asset
• PEO/OACETT membership an asset
• Contract writing and experience with the Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document.
• Familiar with OPSD, OPSS, OPS.Muni an asset

COMPENSATION:
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience
• Competitive salary in the range of $65,000 to $85,000+ (depending on experience)
• 37.5-hour work week with flexible work-week schedule
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan
• Ownership opportunities
• Payment of professional dues and Professional Association

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting and design of various civil, transportation and municipal projects
o Create and modify Surfaces,
o Detailed grading or roads, parking lots, developments both big and small
o Design road corridors,
o Create pipe networks,
o Create drainage area plans.
• Assist in design coordination with other project teams (internal & external)
• Assist in preparing design briefs, design reports, stormwater management reports

REQUIREMENTS:
• 8+ years of AutoCAD Civil3D experience with municipal infrastructure
• Graduate of engineering program preferred (C.Tech., C.E.T., or P.Eng.)
• OACETT or PEO members an asset
• Familiar with current Niagara area municipalities engineering design guidelines
• Familiar with Niagara Region CAD standards

COMPENSATION:
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience
• Competitive salary in the range of $85,000 to $95,000
• 37.5-hour work week with flexible work-week schedule
• Starting minimum 3 weeks’ vacation per year (depending on experience), increasing as per UEM policy
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan
• Ownership opportunities
• Payment of professional dues