Engineering Technologist II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53248)

Description

The City of Edmonton's Safe Mobility Section is seeking a dedicated and skilled Engineering Technologist II to join their team. This position is a crucial part of the City's Vision Zero strategy, which aims to achieve zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2032. The Safe Mobility Section is at the forefront of this initiative, working to create safe and livable streets for all Edmontonians. As an Engineering Technologist II, you will play a key technical role, using your expertise to support the Engineering team and help implement evidence-based policies and solutions to improve road safety for everyone.

The Engineering Technologist II is a technical position that supports the Engineering team within the Safe Mobility Section. This role is integral to the City's Vision Zero efforts, which seek to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2032. You will use various software and graphic applications to draft concept plans, prepare graphics for public notices and reports, and conduct fieldwork and data collection. A key part of the role involves responding to inquiries from the public, City staff, and City Council. You will also act as a technical resource for the Section, utilizing programs like MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and SAP. The position requires balancing the needs of the public with corporate processes, systems, and resources, while working under deadlines. This role ensures that traffic safety concerns are addressed efficiently and aligns with the principles of the Safe Mobility Strategy.

What will you do?

• Review project scopes and objectives with supervising engineers and coordinate with other branches, departments, and consultants
• Develop and design permanent and temporary traffic safety layout plans, ensuring designs meet existing and future safety and operational requirements
• Prepare plans for cost estimating and assist in providing direction to technical support staff
• Prepare maps and display materials using MicroStation or other applications to translate complex engineering concepts into easily understood information for the public
• Coordinate data collection efforts, participate in fieldwork, review and evaluate data, and prepare recommendations based on your analysis.
• Coordinate field testing of new equipment and procedures
• Provide input on project scheduling and research information to aid in responses to legal claims
• Respond to inquiries from the public, City staff, and City Council, including attending public events
• Review and comment on preliminary and detailed engineering design plans and represent the team on various internal and external committees
• Support in updating the Traffic and Speed Zones Bylaws as well as various internal technical guidelines and manuals related to signage and pavement markings
• Respond to inquiries about crosswalks, schools & playgrounds, traffic signs and pavement markings, as well as parking. Review parking applications such as Accessible Parking zones, and review other parking related inquiries related to safe operations
• Other duties as required