Engineer - Facilities Engineering

Position Summary

The Facilities & Fleet department at the City of Regina is in the market for a dedicated and passionate individual who is prepared to “make a difference” in the quality of life that citizens enjoy. If you are the successful candidate, you will achieve this by managing multi-disciplined facilities projects applying engineering knowledge in architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical facility systems. There is an opportunity for the candidate to lead and support an exciting and wide range of projects including facility improvements and new facility construction. In addition to the delivery of projects, you will perform research, engineering, facility condition assessments, feasibility studies and project planning and support for over 200 City owned and regularly occupied facilities. This position reports to a Senior Engineer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides research, project management, engineering, and advisory services related to the management of facility assets. Responsibilities include studies, planning, design, construction, data/asset management, monitoring, modeling, operations, rehabilitation, maintenance, contracts, budgets, and investment strategies.
• Manages all aspects of project delivery including planning, design, specification and contract development, tendering, bid analysis, contract administration, progress reviews, and client liaison. Administers contracts and provides engineering support for capital construction, renovation, demolition, and remediation projects on City-owned buildings and assets.
• Prepares scopes of work and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for projects; evaluates engineering and architectural proposals. Inspects City facilities for maintenance or renovation needs and prepares supporting documentation. Uses a capital planning database to forecast maintenance and replacement needs.
• Prepares preliminary designs and AutoCAD drawings for facility improvements. Oversees and evaluates the work of engineering and architectural consultants and contractors. Reviews drawings, plans, specifications, and applications for compliance with City standards. Manages project budgets and timelines.
• Develops and implements asset management programs for the construction, maintenance, and repair of architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical building components. Maintains a digital and physical drawing archive for the Department.
• Approves expenditures and transactions within authority limits, ensuring protection of civic assets and funds. Prepares technical and business reports, internal memos, and public communications. Represents the Department at committee, Council, interdepartmental, public, consultant, and contractor meetings.
• Analyzes data, processes, programs, and issues to develop solutions and recommendations. Responds to inquiries from staff, the public, other departments, officials, and the media. Leads or advises on project teams and committees such as Occupational Health and Safety, community planning, and business process improvements.
• Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related City regulations. Performs other related duties as required.

Key Qualifications

• A University degree in Engineering, such as Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or Environmental Systems, with 1 year work experience in an engineering environment.
•  Knowledge of engineering principles, processes, theories, statistics and technologies related to facilities management and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of building systems, standards, policies, materials, operations, safety, construction practices and equipment.
• Intermediate skill in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) and the ability to develop expertise in the use of specialized software (i.e. AutoCAD, Asset Management and Maintenance Management software) for analysis, engineering, planning and management of infrastructure systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data and issues and interpret specifications/plans/regulations.
• Knowledge of project management principles and processes.
• Knowledge of administrative/supervision/business management principles and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering/operational projects, information systems, programs and budgets/expenditures.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, influence, direct, supervise, inspect and co-ordinate work teams, consultants and contractors.
• Ability to carry out standard engineering computations, to prepare engineering cost estimates and to compile engineering data and statistics.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations and a respectful environment with superiors, peers, subordinates and the general public.
• Skilled in expressing ideas effectively both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in listening with an ability to lead and influence people and cultivate consensus

Working/Other Conditions

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Must possess a valid Class Five (5) driver’s license and have a vehicle available for zwork usage.
• Must be motivated to strive for personal growth, self-awareness and excellence.
• Must be committed to Corporate values and initiatives.