JOB TITLE: Civil Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Housing Department
SALARY: To be determined 

Membertou is seeking the services of an energetic, enthusiastic, honest, creative, hard working individual to fill the position of Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Civil Engineer performs professional and administrative tasks in organizing and implementing public works and housing operations including the construction and maintenance of streets & parking lots, water & wastewater infrastructure, public & commercial buildings and apartment buildings & housing units. 

• Plans &designs civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, sidewalks, water & sewer installations & drainage systems 

• On site, supervise crew, and dealing with contractors & consultants which will consist of approximately 50%  of time to be allocated to the field

• Develops construction plans & specifications

• Manages the planning, design & implementation of all engineering projects

• Ensures all design & construction plans meet guidelines & specifications of the National Building Code & other regulations. 

• Ensures all design & construction plans adhere to the Membertou Community Physical Plan

• Prepares contract documents & review and evaluate tenders for construction projects

• Supervises the control & uses of, and assumes responsibility for all labor, 

materials, supplies & equipment used in the maintenance, construction & repair of streets, water systems, sewer collection & storm drainage systems.

• Analysis of construction and operating & maintenance costs and makes recommendations for department budget

• Assists the Director of Public Works & Housing in budgeting the various works and operations within the department. 

• Provides regular updates & reports as required to the Executive Director on the status of proposed  & ongoing projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or in a related engineering discipline

• 5 to 10 years related experience 

• Registered as a professional engineer (P.Eng) or eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS) 

• Considerable knowledge & experience of municipal engineering principles, practices & methods

• Knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects Autodesk’s AutoCad software & the internet essential. Experience using Civil 3D is an asset.

• Valid drivers license

Resume and cover letter can be submitted to:
Membertou Human Resources Department
Attention:  Janine Christmas
111 Membertou Street
Membertou, NS, B1S 2M9
Or via email to: janinechristmas@membertou.ca