Engineering Graduate

Role Overview

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. Infrastructure & Water Services Department is responsible for implementing city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, managing assets and investments, and providing residents with high-quality drinking water, the collection and treatment of wastewater, and ensuring storm and surface water is efficiently managed. Building a better Ottawa for all to enjoy, today and into the future.

Requirements & Qualifications

Completion of 4 year university degree in an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) OR Completion of a bachelor’s degree from the Professional Engineers Ontario's Recognized Programs List plus the completion of PEO's Technical Exam Program.

Knowledge & Core Competencies

• 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

Responsibilities & Competencies

• 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

Additional Information

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
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Application Instructions

Apply directly on City of Ottawa Careers at Engineering Graduate↗.