Job Summary

Under supervision of a senior Engineering Technologist, this position performs routine field and office duties related to survey and inspection of a variety of roadway and water and sewer utility systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides basic support services for surveying and inspecting a variety of roadways and water and sewer projects.  Assists with all aspects of surveying and inspection.
• Performs mathematical computations involving geometry and trigonometry and uses tools and instruments, including Total Stations and microcomputers as required, to obtain electronic survey data.
• Performs inspections of roadway and water and sewer construction, operations and maintenance projects.  Prepares detailed construction progress reports and, under the direction of a senior Engineering Assistant, checks for compliance with specifications and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Maintains equipment associated with survey and inspection operations.
• Prepares drawings from field information using conventional and electronic drafting techniques.
• Performs associated office duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of one year of a two-year, post-secondary civil or mechanical engineering technology or geomatics program.
• Six months' directly related work experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of basic drafting techniques.
• Ability to operate conventional and electronic survey and data-collection equipment.
• Ability to produce, read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.