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Location

Kingston, NB | Canada

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Job description

Project Soils Engineer

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Design and Engineering Branch

City:

Kingston

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

1 Temporary contract for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job Code:

PE0210 - Barg-Eng 02 Project Management

Salary:

$79,972.00 - $108,898.00 Per Year

Job ID:

211113

Are you a highly motivated professional engineer looking for an opportunity to help make provincial highways safer and more efficient? If so, then consider joining our team, with the Ministry of Transportation! OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
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What can I expect to do in this role?
Using your expertise in the field of geotechnical engineering and pavement design, you will:
• provide engineering services for highway projects
• monitor and review consultant work
• participate in design review meetings
• conduct design assessments and warranty inspections
• prepare technical reports
• provide geotechnical engineering information, advice and services How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Technical Knowledge
You have:
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of civil or geotechnical engineering with special emphasis on pavement design, pavement rehabilitation, pavement management, soils mechanics, testing, slope stability, shallow foundations, earthworks, and other geotechnical aspects.
• Knowledge of engineering materials (asphalt, concrete, granular, soils, rock and specialized products such as geotextiles).
• Knowledge of consultant acquisition and administration in order to prepare terms of reference, recommend acceptance/rejection of Expression of Interest (EOI) requests, evaluate Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotations (RFQ) submissions.
• Knowledge of computer software including various pavement design software, pavement management software, and word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
• Knowledge of project management in order to participate on project teams, and undertake special projects in resolving unique geotechnical problems, improving efficiency and effectiveness, and improving quality of design services. Essential Skills
You have:
• Analytical, decision making, and judgment skills to assess the suitability, technical soundness, risk and cost-effectiveness of pavement and foundation designs; to recognize and resolve issues that may adversely affect public interest and safety.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, to build and maintain effective working relationships and to effectively negotiate options.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region

Compensation Group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Monday, March 4, 2024

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-MT-211113/24

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, March 25, 2024 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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