Engineering Technologist I Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52215)

Description

The City of Edmonton is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Technologist I to join our dynamic Traffic Control team within the Traffic Control and Parking unit of Traffic Operations. In this role,  you will contribute to the work of the City of Edmonton's Parks and Roads Services Branch to ensure streets and roads, infrastructure assets, parks, trees and boulevards remain accessible, attractive and safe. 

The Traffic Control and Parking team reviews the operation of the diverse network of roads and active mode facilities within the City to modify and improve traffic operations through the use of signage, pavement markings, temporary traffic control measures, and OSCAM (temporary road use) permits in accordance to City of Edmonton policies, bylaws (Traffic Bylaw 5590), and directives and the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) design standards. The Engineering Technologist will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to ensure that operational standards, procedures, and requirements are met.

You will contribute to the safety and efficiency of our transportation network by planning, designing, and implementing traffic control devices, and by facilitating on-street construction and special event activities.

What will you do?

• Respond to inquiries related to traffic engineering issues from internal and external stakeholders, the general public, industry representatives, regulatory bodies, media and other municipalities
• Assist Engineering Technologists and Traffic Engineers with traffic control and parking related inquiries from City Council
• Perform inspections of temporary traffic control related to construction sites and special events and follow-up with  required documentation and action items
• Prepare traffic control plans in accordance with the City's Manual of Temporary Traffic Control and the Transportation Association of Canada
• Develop and design permanent and temporary traffic control layout plans for detours (construction and special events), pavement markings, traffic control and guide signs, parking signs (on-street parking controls)
• Inspect, assess, and review temporary and permanent traffic controls and parking signage
• Inspect existing and assess proposed permanent and temporary traffic control in the areas of; detours (construction and special events), pavement markings, traffic control and guide signs, parking signs (on street parking controls)
• Schedule work for detour and sign crews to provide fast and efficient service to all customers
• Assist with drafting engineering drawings in AutoCAD for traffic calming and safety measures, primarily using adaptable materials
• Approve permits for on-street construction and approve detour requests by applying knowledge of construction techniques and traffic flow requirements
• Coordinate road closure requirements in emergency situations
• Issue and monitor work orders related to the installation of permanent traffic control signs
• Ensure the needs of various stakeholders and projects are understood and align with operational programs, standards, policies and procedures
• Perform all work in accordance with the Branch's Occupational Health and Safety Program and Enviso Environmental Program - ISO 14001
• Support team with bylaw updates, data collection, documenting business processes, preparing presentations, preparation of reports and responses, and planning staff activities
• Referencing of City of Edmonton policies, bylaws (Traffic Bylaw 5590 and Speed Bylaw 6894), and directives