Engineering Inspector 2 (Re-Post)

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City of Richmond

British Columbia

CAD 80,000 - 100,000

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5 days ago

Job description

Overview

This is technical regulatory field and office work inspecting capital and land development construction projects. Ensuring the work by contractors or City employees on: sanitary, storm, water, roads, dikes, street lighting; and other projects conforms with contracts, plans, specifications, municipal standards, regulations, bylaws and related requirements.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Overseeing, administering and inspecting Utility and Roads Infrastructure Capital projects to ensure that Works are in conformance to the contract documents, approved plans and specifications.
Liaising and coordinating with various City staff, consultants, contractors and the general public.
Recording and maintaining daily inspection reports and journals complete with photos and field test reports and saving it to City’s document management system.
Assisting in the preparation, review and certification of progress draws, bond reductions, change orders, force account and extra work orders on Capital Works and Servicing Agreement administration .
Administering damage deposits, performing inspections and ensuring repairs to City property are made prior to refunds.
Inspecting the installation of private underground utilities (e.g. BC Hydro, Telus, Shaw, etc.), ditch in-fills/crossings, dike construction/modifications, culvert/bridge installations, geotechnical /environmental investigation drilling and any other project assigned to the department.
Taking pre, post, and during construction photos to identify existing damages , documenting projects and identifying/resolving construction issues and deficiencies
Monitoring safety and traffic control around construction sites.
Operating computerized vibration equipment and geotechnical lab equipment.
Performing subdivision inspections to ensure that the Works have been constructed and completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Recording and documenting field changes and review as built drawing information for accuracy.
Organizing, attending and running pre-construction meetings.
Performing CCTV inspection work in a relief capacity for the Engineering Technician – Inspections.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in constructing and installing: sanitary, storm, dike, water, underground lighting, roads, concrete structures, and related services.
Knowledge of basic engineering and survey principles and practices and of the methods and techniques used in inspecting and regulating construction and maintenance projects.
Knowledge and ability to interpret Standards, Specifications and Test Methods according to MMCD, CSA, ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, etc.
Knowledge of asphalt concrete paving materials and methods.
Knowledge of construction and worksite safety procedures and precautions.
Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Skill in the use of inspection, testing, and survey instruments and tools.
Familiar with laboratory field test methods normally employed for civil construction e.g. concrete field test, compaction test, gradation analysis, etc.
Ability to enforce compliance to plans and specifications with impartiality, review and determine the quality of materials and workmanship through inspection.
Ability to assertively recommend acceptance, rejection, or employ corrective measures where required.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts and other engineering reports or documents provided.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Ability to train and mentor others in the work.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy in communicating with others.
Ability to prepare technical reports and records related to work performed and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to use REDMS or a similar records management system.
Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

Qualifications and Experience:

Completion of a Diploma of Engineering/Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering, plus a minimum of two (2) years experience performing related technical and inspection work, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia and eligibility for Certification by the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of BC (ASTTCBC) as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT).Certification as a Public Works Inspector (CPWI) through the Public Works Inspectors Society is preferred.

Working Conditions:

Most work is performed on construction sites, including travel to and from sites. Some work will be performed in an office environment.