Engineering Assistant 3 - Project Coordinator Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on July 26, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 10-TEMP-07 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering Job Description: The Engineering Assistant is a senior technical, administrative and supervisory position providing support and assistance to senior staff in administrative responsibilities, and performing complex technical work related to the completion of a variety of City engineering activities and projects in a relevant area of civil engineering. This is a temporary position for approximately 6 months. In this role, you will coordinate the planning studies of the City???s water and sewer infrastructure. You have good knowledge of metering principles, water loss reduction technology, and review of sewerage system capacity. You possess the ability to collect and analyze data, interpret computer water and sewer modeling results, conduct detail calculations, and develop solutions to existing problems. You will respond to and address citizen concerns and manage consultant assignments. You will review and approve Consultant and Contractor payments and exercise budget control. In addition you will work with internal staff and other City Departments as well as liaise with Consultants, Contractors, Utility Companies, and other agencies. You have a broad range of water and sewer planning experience and are comfortable in managing water and sewer planning studies. You are a team player who thrives in a challenging environment and possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral. The successful candidate will have completion of a two-year diploma in a discipline of Engineering Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution. Also, five years engineering experience with a demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills and ability, and supervisory experience in the relevant areas of civil engineering and/or equivalent combination of training and experience and must have technical expertise applicable to the specific role. Proficiency in the use of standard MS Office software is essential. A valid BC Driver???s License with a safe driving record is required. Web Address: www.surreycareers.ca Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: humanresources@surrey.ca Fax: 604-591-4517 Opening Date: May 26, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: July 26, 2010 04:30 PM Back