Engineering Graduate (TEMP)

JOB SUMMARY

This job is for temporary use in the development of graduate students obtaining licensure as a Professional Engineer.
 

Under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, you are responsible to provide engineering support in a diverse range of projects. General activities may include carrying out engineering studies/reviews, data analysis and preparing technical reports.  You will follow a work plan that provides more detailed objectives and duties by specific departments.
 

Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department is responsible for the planning and delivery of growth activities for the City of Ottawa, including long range land use planning, the City’s long-term transportation plan, the prioritization of transportation investments, development approvals, management and long-term strategies for the City’s real estate portfolio, delivering on major city-building projects, and identifying opportunities to foster economic prosperity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). 

KNOWLEDGE

• Specific and general knowledge in the field of application related to the department
• Engineering standards for Ontario/Canada and related to the field of expertise
• Familiarity of various engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes, applicable acts, legislations, regulations and guidelines
• Current and advanced engineering technologies, processes and design 
• Project management principles and practices  
• Analytical techniques 
• Applied research techniques (pilot plant, bench-scale, etc.): set-up, operation, analysis
• Customer service management
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.)
• Field investigation and surveying techniques
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prepare and deliver technical and management summary reports 
• Plan, execute and monitor engineering and process studies
• Manage own work and meet objectives
• Undertake projects and tasks with minimal supervision 
• Work professionally with consultants and other technical authorities, manufacturers and contractors
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Display good judgement with staff, professionals and customers
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Build effective interpersonal relationships
• Strong initiative, judgement, reliability
• Highly motivated and conscientious
• Diplomacy, discretion and tact
• Is flexible, organized, detailed-oriented & independent worker
• Is able to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to outside normal working hours