Engineering Project Technologist – Special Projects – City of Delta

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen.  The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

City of Delta

Engineering Project Technologist – Special Projects

Delta is a vibrant municipality that is rich in soil and water, rich in history and industry, and especially rich in people. Situated in the “delta” of the Fraser River, Delta is home to a population of more than 108,000 residents. With the support of a strong farming and agricultural foundation, we pride ourselves on our past and our sustainable future.

Under the general direction of the Engineering Services Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Reviewing design layouts, detail drawings, specifications, technical reports, and construction estimates for development driven municipal infrastructure projects to verify accuracy and conformance to Delta’s bylaws. Although reviews will generally be focused on utility infrastructure including water, sewer, storm, and irrigation systems, the incumbent may be tasked with design reviews related to transportation, dikes, urban forestry and solid waste.
• Verifying capacity analysis reports for water, storm and sanitary infrastructure.
• Preparing updates to the Bylaws, engineering standards, and assisting with utility model updates.
• Preparing development-related briefs, Council Reports and memos as needed to support the General Manager of Engineering in Council meetings.
• Planning, leading, and participating in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including recording minutes of meeting.
• Supporting long term utility master planning and identifying required utility upgrades based on growth using modelling software.
• Maintaining effective communication and positive relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

The ideal candidate for this job will have the following:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in municipal infrastructure planning and design and a knowledge of common engineering design and construction practices.
• Strong computer abilities, attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD would be an asset

Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Technician (CTech), or as an Engineer- in-Training (E.I.T) with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). A valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License is required.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary $47.62 – $56.27 per hour (commensurate with experience); and an excellent benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan as well as a 9-day fortnight system. This position is eligible for telework. Interested applicants are requested to apply on-line at www.delta.ca/employment quoting competition #24-54 EX by February 14, 2024.

The City of Delta’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy has been suspended, however, we reserve the right to reinstate it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our community, and our Communicable Disease Plan and related protocols remain in place.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application. Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.