Municipal Engineering Technologist

Job summary

Design, inspect, and test municipal infrastructure projects involving water, sewer, transportation, drainage, roads, and environmental works. Maintain infrastructure records, coordinate project information and construction activities, prepare estimates and tender documents, process permits, respond to customer requests, and conduct field investigations and surveys.

Job details

Competition Number 26-035 Salary $61,043.00 - $85,530.00/Year Job Type Permanent Full Time Closing Date November 20, 2026 Share Facebook X Email LinkedIn Position Overview Please note: This posting will remain open until the position is filled. The City of Saint John is seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Municipal Engineering Technologist. The incumbent is responsible for the design, inspection and testing of complex municipal works projects with particular emphasis on water, sanitary sewer, transportation, storm drainage, road construction and environment projects; research and maintenance of records for existing infrastructure; co-ordinates information retrieval for municipal works projects; co-ordinates design and construction activities with operational areas; prepares quantity estimates and tender documents; reviews, approves and issues municipal permits as required; investigates customer requests and advises on applicable by-laws and policies; conducts field investigations and surveys for various municipal works projects; All work is conducted within the framework of an automated Work Request/ Job Order system. Essential Qualifications Candidates must have completed a two-year diploma program in Civil Engineering Technology and have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection. Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: City of Saint John Attn: Hiring Committee www.saintjohn.ca (careers) Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Design, inspect, and test municipal infrastructure projects involving water, sewer, transportation, drainage, roads, and environmental works. Maintain infrastructure records, coordinate project information and construction activities, prepare estimates and tender documents, process permits, respond to customer requests, and conduct field investigations and surveys.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a two-year diploma program in Civil Engineering Technology and hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. The role may offer participation in a flexible time program with a four- or five-day work week, subject to business requirements.

Listed skills

• Materials Testing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Municipal Engineering
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Infrastructure Design
• Project Inspection
• Materials Testing
• Water Systems
• Sanitary Sewer Systems
• Transportation Infrastructure
• Storm Drainage
• Road Construction
• Environmental Projects
• Quantity Estimating
• Tender Document Preparation
• Permit Review
• Field Investigations
• Surveying

Job areas

• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Transportation

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