P1414 - Engineering Technologist - Field

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - FIELD

Engineering & Environmental Services : P1414Closing Date : March 9, 2026

JOB SUMMARY :

This position reports to the Field Chief and/or designates items of an administrative nature and will receive assignments and guidance from the assigned Supervisor in the Capital Construction Division. Work will be reviewed by the Field Chief and/or designate for completeness, accuracy and results obtained.

This is technical work requiring considerable technical knowledge to complete a variety of moderately complex technical assignments in the field of municipal engineering with emphasis on a proven ability in investigation, inspection, survey work utilizing computer-aided design software and geographical information system technology required for the reviewing and upgrading of the City's infrastructure through Capital works projects. The work is primarily carried out in the field but will also require working in the office depending on the nature of the assignment.

Persons in this position must have the ability to take on new tasks as technology progresses and are expected to keep up to date with the technology, particularly in the specialties of inspection, construction safety, surveying and are expected to work independently taking on field inspection and supervision assignments with limited supervision.

EDUCATION :

• High School graduate or equivalency.
• Successful completion of a technical course in a field directly related to municipal engineering that is accredited by the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists at the Technologist level. Must be eligible to become a member and maintain membership in the Association as a Professional Technologist (P. Tech or CET)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of four (4) years' work experience in the area of municipal engineering. Demonstrated experience as it relates to inspection and construction coordination of municipal infrastructure including experience in project supervision with an ability to organize and direct work resources which are internal and / or external to the corporation.

LANGUAGE :

• English is essential. Ability to function fluently in both official languages (English and French) is an asset, but not a requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Must have extensive computer knowledge and skills in the use of engineering and/or survey software with particular emphasis in Geographical Information Systems software and applications, computer aided design (CAD) software, Trimble Business Center survey software, as well as Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Responsible for carrying out field inspection on major projects, fulfilling a variety of increasingly complex tasks and carry out multiple assignments concurrently such as inspection, survey, organizing resource including casuals and students, data collection, entry and analysis, mapping, interpretation of drawings, editing and maintenance of datasets, conduct testing of electronic data for compliance with City standards.
• Possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Possess excellent technical writing skills to maintain accurate, complete and current records.
• Possess good, communication skills, judgement, diplomacy and exercises discretion.
• Good knowledge of the City of Moncton's Standard Municipal Specifications is considered an asset.
• Must have working knowledge and be compliant with the NB Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations as well as the Provincial Crown Construction Act.
• Attention to detail is very important for persons working in this position. Errors will cause inconvenience, delays in work schedules, additional costs and may lead to unsafe conditions on worksites.

OTHER :

• Must possess a valid New Brunswick Class 5 driver's license.

CONTACTS:

• Increased contact with members of the general public, City employees, various government departments and utility companies, contractors, consultants, surveyors, developers, etc. Regular contact with Field Chief, Supervisors and Department Heads with relation to ongoing Capital Contracts.
• The purpose of these contacts is to address questions, inquiries, requests or complaints and to generally provide information, discuss techniques, procedures and priorities to solve a variety of inter-related organizational and technical problems, particularly in the area of expertise that may be assigned to persons in this position.
• Requires behavioral characteristics that reflect the best interests of the Corporation and community at large.

SUPERVISION :

• This position will work with limited supervision; daily problem-solving tasks are completed with little assistance from others.
• Work is assigned with limited instruction by the supervisor(s) and may be carried out in conjunction with other department personnel who may provide guidance. This position requires a level of responsibility and ability to be able to work independently and responsibly with a minimum of supervision, within established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Work will be reviewed occasionally by the supervisor(s) for completeness, accuracy and results obtained.
• Supervisory responsibility over contractors, casuals and student employees and/or other personnel on various projects. Persons in this position may be required to assist with training and mentoring of other employees in how to perform tasks and duties and will be required to oversee their work.

CONDITIONS OF WORK:

• All employees must comply with Council and Corporate adopted policies. (ie. Attendance Management, Respectful Workplace and Health and Safety).
• Work requires a high level of attention with relatively long periods of concentration, physical effort and is normally performed under field conditions. Work is performed outside on engineering assignments with exposure to inclement weather, vehicular traffic and occupational hazards, particularly on construction sites.
• Work may also be performed inside the office when construction activities have halted for the winter, and when required by workload demands.
• This job frequently causes demanding work hours and situations; the incumbent must be capable of performing work duties under stressful situations, when in conflict with contractors or citizens whose ideas are in contrast with City priorities and responsibilities.
• Hours of work as per CHEA/ PSAC Local 60200 Collective Agreement.