Engineering and Design Technologist
About the role
Description Engineering and Design Technologist
Job S tatus: Temporary Full-Time
Pay & Grade: $ 74,334 to $ 92,918 Annually Grade : 8
Hours of Work : 35 Hours per week
Initial location: Kitchener City Hall
Posting period: July 22, 2025 to July 30 , 2025 ( at 6:00pm)
Overview As the Engineering Design Technologist, you will work closely with our survey and design teams to create both preliminary and detailed drawings for road reconstruction and other municipal infrastructure replacements. You will conduct research and data collection activities. You will be responsible for the preparation of contract documents and cost estimates. In addition to this design function, you will provide support and engineering information to consultants, contractors, and the public as neces sary.
This position is temporary for up to 12 months.
This posting has been re-posted. If you previously applied and meet the screening criteria your application will be considered for this updated posting.
Responsibilities
- Research and compiles data to prepare detailed engineering designs for capital construction projects in Auto desk Civil 3D.
- Calculate drainage areas and design flows to recommend for approval, pipe size and layout for municipal infrastructure.
- Collect base information related to utilities, property boundaries, ownership, and existing "plan and profiles" of roadway and underground services to be used for design drawings.
- Prepare contract documents including contract drawings, Form of Tender, and Specifications.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for capital works.
- Creates graphics/presentations as required by the division.
- Provide support and engineering information to consultants, contractors, real estate agents, and the public as necessary.
- Provide Engineering representation in the Customer Service Center on a rotational basis.
- Attend public meetings to discuss infrastructure replacement projects to the general public .
- Prepare "as-recorded" drawings and data for City's records.
- Maintains plotters and scanners in operation by ordering supplies and arranging for servicing and maintenance.
- Provide administrative duties including but not limited to the maintenance of engineering drawing files, collection and tracking of as-built drawing submission.
- Attend committees and working groups as required to provide expertise and experience.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3-year diploma/degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
- M inimum of 2 years related experience of design of sanitary and storm sewers, drinking water systems and road geometry.
- Proven a bility to support and project values compatible with the organization.
- P roven knowledge of surveying, design and inspection procedures, infrastructure systems with solid understanding of technical terms related to Civil Engineering, design and construction methods and practices.
- H ighly developed skills in engineering graphics tools, equipment and related software applications especially Auto desk Civil 3D.
- E xperience in the development of engineering drawings preferably for the construction of municipal infrastructure.
- Applied knowledge and understanding of legal survey data.
- M athematical skills to be able to perform calculations, interpret survey and design data.
- A dvanced understanding of coordinate geometry.
- P roblem-solving capabilities with an attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service skills to deal with a variety of external and internal customers.
- Must have the ability to participate as an effective team member.
- H ighly developed time management skills.
- Satisfactory completion of recognized courses in Geometric Road Design, Sewer and Watermain Design and Construction Inspection .
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Department/ Division : Development Services , Engineering
Group: CUPE 791
Competition Number: 2025 - 204
Job Code: 0279
Number of positions: 1
Why work at the City of Kitchener
About City of Kitchener, ON
Kitchener is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of three cities that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is the regional seat. Kitchener is located about 100 km (62 mi) west of Toronto. Kitchener was previously known as Berlin until a 1916 referendum changing the name. The city covers an area of 136.86 km2, had a population of 233,222 at the time of the 2016 Census.
Engineering and Design Technologist
About the role
Description Engineering and Design Technologist
Job S tatus: Temporary Full-Time
Pay & Grade: $ 74,334 to $ 92,918 Annually Grade : 8
Hours of Work : 35 Hours per week
Initial location: Kitchener City Hall
Posting period: July 22, 2025 to July 30 , 2025 ( at 6:00pm)
Overview As the Engineering Design Technologist, you will work closely with our survey and design teams to create both preliminary and detailed drawings for road reconstruction and other municipal infrastructure replacements. You will conduct research and data collection activities. You will be responsible for the preparation of contract documents and cost estimates. In addition to this design function, you will provide support and engineering information to consultants, contractors, and the public as neces sary.
This position is temporary for up to 12 months.
This posting has been re-posted. If you previously applied and meet the screening criteria your application will be considered for this updated posting.
Responsibilities
- Research and compiles data to prepare detailed engineering designs for capital construction projects in Auto desk Civil 3D.
- Calculate drainage areas and design flows to recommend for approval, pipe size and layout for municipal infrastructure.
- Collect base information related to utilities, property boundaries, ownership, and existing "plan and profiles" of roadway and underground services to be used for design drawings.
- Prepare contract documents including contract drawings, Form of Tender, and Specifications.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for capital works.
- Creates graphics/presentations as required by the division.
- Provide support and engineering information to consultants, contractors, real estate agents, and the public as necessary.
- Provide Engineering representation in the Customer Service Center on a rotational basis.
- Attend public meetings to discuss infrastructure replacement projects to the general public .
- Prepare "as-recorded" drawings and data for City's records.
- Maintains plotters and scanners in operation by ordering supplies and arranging for servicing and maintenance.
- Provide administrative duties including but not limited to the maintenance of engineering drawing files, collection and tracking of as-built drawing submission.
- Attend committees and working groups as required to provide expertise and experience.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3-year diploma/degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
- M inimum of 2 years related experience of design of sanitary and storm sewers, drinking water systems and road geometry.
- Proven a bility to support and project values compatible with the organization.
- P roven knowledge of surveying, design and inspection procedures, infrastructure systems with solid understanding of technical terms related to Civil Engineering, design and construction methods and practices.
- H ighly developed skills in engineering graphics tools, equipment and related software applications especially Auto desk Civil 3D.
- E xperience in the development of engineering drawings preferably for the construction of municipal infrastructure.
- Applied knowledge and understanding of legal survey data.
- M athematical skills to be able to perform calculations, interpret survey and design data.
- A dvanced understanding of coordinate geometry.
- P roblem-solving capabilities with an attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service skills to deal with a variety of external and internal customers.
- Must have the ability to participate as an effective team member.
- H ighly developed time management skills.
- Satisfactory completion of recognized courses in Geometric Road Design, Sewer and Watermain Design and Construction Inspection .
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Department/ Division : Development Services , Engineering
Group: CUPE 791
Competition Number: 2025 - 204
Job Code: 0279
Number of positions: 1
Why work at the City of Kitchener
About City of Kitchener, ON
Kitchener is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of three cities that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is the regional seat. Kitchener is located about 100 km (62 mi) west of Toronto. Kitchener was previously known as Berlin until a 1916 referendum changing the name. The city covers an area of 136.86 km2, had a population of 233,222 at the time of the 2016 Census.