Civil Engineer Jobs

Purpose of position

Reporting to the head of Hydro Westmount’s engineering division; the incumbent designs structures and prepares plans, technical specifications, estimates, and the oversight of the department's various infrastructure projects. Within this context, they must oversee the professional firms hired.

The incumbent must also take part in preparing projects, prioritizing tasks, as well as other related department activities, in addition to preparing plans and registers relating to facilities and equipment and keeping them up to date. They must monitor and ensure the progress of the projects assigned to them and inspect the work involved for approval purposes.

Main Responsibilities

1. Planning and design of engineering projects and monitoring the execution of work on underground ducts, overhead lines, and any other engineering project or study in accordance with Hydro Westmount guidelines;

2. Designing plans and specifications for Hydro Westmount's infrastructure projects;

3. Producing drawings for civil electrical and underground ducts and structures;

4. Preparing estimates for projects and supervising installation work for electrical duct banks, lighting, traffic lights, and manholes, as well as overhead lines;

5. Managing projects assigned to them while providing technical and financial follow-up.

Qualifications

Education

• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• Bachelor’s in civil engineering;

Experience

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in civil engineering;
• Experience in project monitoring in a municipal or other context.

Knowledge

• Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Project Manager, etc.);
• Both languages (French, English), spoken and written;
• Autocad drawing software.
• Electrical distribution underground infrastructure;

Job Profile

Abilities and skills

• Communicating in both English and French;
• Good judgment;
• Drafting various reports;
• Autonomy and conscientiousness; Ability to work in a team.
• Problem solving; Project management;
• Analytical and synthesis skills;

Nature of work experience:

• Underground electrical distribution network;
• Engineering project design (urban lighting, traffic lights, underground ducts, etc.);
• Preparation of specifications;
• Proven experience in the following may be relevant or preparatory to the position:
• Production of drawings.

Salary Scale : $75 952 to $114 769 - 35 hours/week