Municipal Infrastructure Designer

at  Region of Waterloo

Municipal Infrastructure Designer
Job Number: 2243
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Technical Services
Division: Engineering and Environmental Services
Hours of Work: 35
Union: CUPE 1883
Grade: CUPE 1883 Grade 012
Salary Range: $39.29 - $44.52 per hour
Posting Date: January 23, 2025

ABOUT US!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Dish with One Spoon Wampum:

Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Recognizing our shared humanity and land
• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core values, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of civil engineering technology, road design, watermains, sanitary/storm sewer system design, construction procedures, estimating principles, technical drawing layout/design, math/reading/writing skills, and the interpretation of legal survey plans acquired through a 2-year college diploma in Civil Engineering plus 3 years of related experience or equivalent (e.g., a 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering plus 2 years of related experience).
Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
Knowledge of and ability to follow corporate policies and procedures; transportation association’s policies, procedures, guidelines; highway/urban road design principles; international airport regulations and related standards/legislation (e.g., Ontario Provincial Standards, design guides, Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, AODA).
Communication skills to discuss project design information with other staff/management; review engineering drawings/designs submitted for Ministry approval; discuss omissions and infractions with other staff and contractors; respond to requests for information from internal/external contacts; and participate as an effective team member.
Ability to read and interpret correspondence, technical reports, journals, topographic maps, legal documents/survey plans, and policy/procedure manuals. Ability to translate design requests and specifications into design drawings and presentation materials for varied audiences; interpret design requests/specifications; produce engineering designs/drawings (including related alternatives and impacts); and document work processes.
Computer skills using software such as computer aided design software (e.g., AutoCAD—Civil 3D), graphics design applications, database management software, Microsoft Office, and GIS to produce civil engineering designs/3D modeling/drawings and design/manipulate spreadsheets for customized design calculations.
May be required to alter working hours to attend public consultation meetings. Is requested to work evenings and weekend hours to meet deadlines.
Ability to travel to locations within Waterloo Region.
Ability to project and demonstrate the Region’s values.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The Region of Waterloo invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from Black, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400, TTY number (519-575-4608) to request an alternate format.
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THE ROLE

Designs roads, sewers, watermains, and related municipal infrastructure for construction located on Regional roads, at landfill sites, and at the airport. Prepares detailed design drawing and quantity calculations for contract documents.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses new infrastructure projects and plans pre-engineering, functional, and final contract drawing requirements, in consultation with management/Project Manager.
Reviews, processes, and modifies raw survey data from total station and GPS to produce topographic base plans. Visits sites and takes existing condition photographs to verify topographic base plan data.
Interprets and integrates information from legal survey plans, historical documents, utility locates, GIS datasets, and engineering drawings form area municipalities and utility companies, with topographic base plan.
Develops functional engineering design alternatives for infrastructure projects, project team assessment, and public review. Participates in project team meetings to discuss project alternatives.
Designs roads and intersections including roundabouts, bike lanes, sidewalks, multi-use trails, watermains, sanitary and storm sewer pipe systems. Creates computerized 3D surface models to design elevations/grades, for quantifying material volumes; and produces final quantity calculations for inclusion in tender documents. Creates detailed engineering contract drawings using corporate CADD styles and standards.
Creates presentation materials (e.g., display plans, maps, charts, signs, visual aids, 3D graphics) for project team meetings and public consultation centres. Assists Project Manager with presentation set up and evaluates effectiveness of display and presentation.
Prepares pavement marking plans and produces related 3D reports. Prepares traffic signal control plans for signal installation and upgrades.
Produces control data to establish survey control used for contractor’s layout and Construction Technician’s quality assurance during construction.
Conducts technical/design reviews of Ministry applications for approval of new/modified infrastructure projects. Verifies calculations and design compliance with guidelines.
Calculates and monitors landfill capacity volumes. Prepares presentation graphics for annual Ministry progress report, solid waste master plan update, and public presentations.
Orders and processes large scale print/scan requests for Division and other departments. Implements updates for plotter machine.
Assists management to develop/maintain corporate design styles and drawing standards.
Revises drawings in collaboration with the Construction Technician and inspection notes for project records. Maintains project records and files.
Responds to and fulfils requests from contractors, consultants, municipalities, and utility companies for information and record drawings.
Performs construction surveying and inspection duties, as required (as back-up).
Performs related duties, as assigned.