Civil Engineering Technician / Technologist

Job summary

The technician will conduct fieldwork including surveying, layout, and construction oversight while creating civil engineering designs and detailed drawings. They will also collaborate with engineering teams to prepare cost estimates, tender documents, and project specifications.

Job details

Kresin Engineering Corporation (KEC) is an established engineering firm located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario providing multi-disciplined engineering services throughout Northern Ontario. KEC requires a qualified and enthusiastic candidate to join our team in the position of civil engineering technician/technologist. This is a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and be a team player supporting the delivery of civil engineering projects including roads and linear infrastructure, site development, water and sanitary sewage distribution, collection and pumping. The role provides the opportunity to work across a range of services including surveying, civil design and CAD, resident construction oversight and contract administration. Qualifications: A post-secondary Civil Engineering Technician or Technologist diploma. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, AutoCAD, design software. Strong problem solving and multitasking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to travel within northern Ontario. Ability to work independently and as a team when required. Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license (G Class) in good standing. Qualifications Considered Assets: Previous design, construction oversight and contract administration experience. Technical drawing and drafting experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD. Experience in the consulting environment. Experience with technical report / design brief writing. Responsibilities: Conduct fieldwork including surveying, layout, inspection and construction oversight. Provide resident construction oversight services. Operate total station, GPS and LiDAR surveying equipment. Create base plans, civil engineering designs and detailed drawings. Collaborate with teams of engineers, technicians and scientists to produce and deliver high quality deliverables. Prepare cost and quantity estimates, tender documents and specifications. Ability to manage multiple projects at one time. KEC's mission is to develop and implement professional, sustainable and practical solutions, collaboratively with our Clients. In doing so KEC maintains a work atmosphere that is professional and positive. We appreciate the value of a healthy work-life balance and offer a salary that is commensurate with your experience as well as a regular bonusing program, professional development opportunities and benefits package. How to Apply: Interested candidates meeting the stated qualifications can apply to careers@kresinengineering.ca. Please include a cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications along with a detailed resume. Note that only those candidates chosen for interview will be responded to.

What you’ll do

The technician will conduct fieldwork including surveying, layout, and construction oversight while creating civil engineering designs and detailed drawings. They will also collaborate with engineering teams to prepare cost estimates, tender documents, and project specifications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post-secondary Civil Engineering Technician or Technologist diploma and possess a valid Ontario G Class driver's license. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft 365, and design software is required, along with the ability to travel throughout Northern Ontario.

Benefits

• Bonusing program • Professional development opportunities • Benefits package

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil engineering
• Surveying
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Construction oversight
• Contract administration
• Fieldwork
• Total station
• GPS
• LiDAR
• Technical report writing
• Problem solving
• Multitasking
• Communication skills
• Microsoft 365

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Consulting