Engineer

• Develops preliminary and functional engineering design, oversees stakeholder coordination, construction quality control and assurance, tenders and contract management and delivery of capital projects that implement cycling infrastructure, road safety improvements and Complete Streets features.
• Prepares Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations, contract plans, specifications and estimates for tenders.
• Evaluates tendered bids, makes recommendations for award of contracts, and prepare change directives and payment certificates.
• Provides technical advice and expertise and utilizes standard engineering principles and practices to assist in the operation and maintenance of the division's programs, facilities and equipment.
• Ensures work is undertaken in a manner that complies with and supports City compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), other relevant codes and regulations and City policies.
• Prepares engineering analysis and evaluates and recommends new systems and technologies with the potential to improve performance of the division.
• Plans, investigates and prepares reports and recommendations concerning engineering problems of moderate complexity and/or assists senior engineers to resolve more complex problems.
• Ensures problem solving by use of combination of standard procedures, modification of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Responsible for carrying out varied engineering assignments within the field of civil engineering.
• Undertakes the testing and implementation of design concepts to meet functional requirements.
• Conducts studies, surveys, research and development for the effective solution of engineering issues.
• Initiates and leads technical studies and projects.
• Directs project team and drafting staff to ensure timelines are met and prepares and inspects drawings, specifications, plans and cost estimates as they pertain to the construction or modification of the division's facilities.
• Formulates design concepts for engineering problems and sets the scope and parameters for design projects.
• Directs assigned multidisciplinary projects, coordinates input from a variety of City staff, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
• Assists in preparation of the Division's capital budget.
• Co-ordinates task forces and technical committees in the preparation of standards, guidelines and policies.
• Secures all engineering permits and approvals as may be required from external agencies.
• Directs multidisciplinary teams of consultants in preparation of transportation studies for the Division, responsible for technical content, budget and schedule.
• Ensures that project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research/analysis takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the field of engineering and associated/related fields (e.g. transportation economics, environment, management, etc.).
• Represents the Division on internal and external Committees, attends meetings and provides input.
• Communicates with the media, public, stakeholders and councillors about projects, programs and developments.
• Responds to public letters of complaint and inquiry on behalf of senior management.
• Prepares and delivers papers, reports, manuals, presentations, speeches, and training materials as required.

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