Engineering Assistant III – (Green Infrastructure Drafter)

The City of Vancouver is hiring an Engineering Assistant III (Green Infrastructure Drafter) to design and prepare construction drawings for stormwater management projects. The role involves using AutoCAD for design work, conducting research, and collaborating with various professionals. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in engineering technology or landscape architecture. This position is based in Vancouver, BC, and is not a remote job.
Requisition ID: 40857

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

The City of Vancouver has been recognized throughout North America for innovation in sustainable rainwater management infrastructure, otherwise known as green rainwater infrastructure. The Green Infrastructure Designer will be part of a high-functioning team that prepares green rainwater infrastructure designs and construction drawings for the City of Vancouver’s stormwater management projects. The successful candidates will have a focus on drafting and drawing production, but they may also occasionally undertake other duties including field work, research, and administrative tasks as needed.

Reporting to the Senior Green Infrastructure Engineer and Project Manager, the EA III Auxiliary Green Infrastructure Drafter will work in close collaboration with engineers, landscape architects, planners, and horticulturists to create world-class designs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Senior Green Infrastructure Engineer and Senior Project Manager, the successful candidate will:
• Develop conceptual, intermediate, and final designs of moderate or higher complexity using AutoCAD
• Create plan sets for various project stages including issue for final construction and post-construction record drawings using AutoCAD
• Prepare construction specifications and contract packages
• Communicates with engineers and senior staff to develop designs according to design standards and engineering principles.
• Prepares research, technical studies, reports and presentations on topics of moderate complexity, including undertaking relevant field observations and notes and verifying accuracy of the content.
• May act as a technical liaison to partner groups, such as Streets Design, Transportation Design, and other Engineering Services Branches.
• Supports the development and enhancement of City design guidelines, drafting standards and overall design consistency; may take on specific assignments related to the research and development of detailed design guidelines and/or standards.
• Performs general administrative duties including data entry, taking meeting minutes, taking and organizing photos.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented with post-secondary education in engineering technology, landscape architecture, construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Related experience in the production of construction drawings is highly desirable.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Moderate to highly skilled in AutoCAD with practical experience preparing AutoCAD construction drawings is required (Applicants will be tested).
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, including an understanding of the components of typical construction plan sets and packages.
• Working knowledge of grading and drainage design and the principles of green infrastructure rainwater management is an asset.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, with little or no supervision, under tight deadlines, and sometimes outdoors in increment weather.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and external contacts.
• A valid BC Driver’s License is an asset.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Auxiliary, up to 12 months

Position Start Date: May, 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-021: $37.2 to $43.78 per hour

Application Close: May 1, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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