Engineering Assistant 3 - Utilities Planning Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on February 29, 2012 at 4:30 PM Department: Engineering Job Description: The Engineering Assistant 3 in Utilities Planning 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. Duties: In this role, you will coordinate the planning of the City???s water and sewer infrastructure. This role may also include: conducting or leading technical planning studies; leading the technical review of detailed design plans contract documents and technical specifications; overseeing construction projects; preparing RFP???s and reports; stakeholder and community consultation; responding to and addressing citizens concerns; and managing 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 conducting studies and coordinating the consultants to prepare study reports and in developing solutions to existing problems. You are a team player who thrives in a challenging environment and possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Educational Requirements: The successful applicant will have completed of a two-year diploma in a discipline of Engineering Technology relevant to the position from a recognized post-secondary institution. Five years engineering experience with a demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills and ability and supervisory experience in the relevant areas of engineering and/or equivalent combination of training and experience and must have technical expertise applicable to the specific role. 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: Fax: Opening Date: January 13, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 29, 2012 04:30 PM Back