Engineering Design and Drafting Technologist

Role Responsibilities

The Engineering, Design and Drafting Technologist will be the lead in the preparation and maintenance of standard drawings, figures, and exhibits in the Highway Geometric Design Guide, Roadside Design Guide, Highway Pavement Marking Guide, Design Bulletins, Ministerial Orders, and the CB6 Highway Standard Plates along with plans required for Ministerial Orders.

You will prepare drawings and coordinate publishing on the government's website for use by department staff and Consultants working on Transportation projects, as well as provide drawings for FOIP requests.

Safety is a top priority to Transportation and Economic Corridor’s and it is essential to have clear communication by the department in designing, constructing, and maintaining the provincial highway network

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain Engineering Drafting Guidelines for Highway and Bridge Projects, consulting with internal and external stakeholders
• Create and revise standard drawings, figures, and exhibits to be included in department manuals such as the Highway Geometric Design Guide, Roadside Design Guide, Highway Pavement Marking Guide, Design Bulletins, and the CB6 Highway Standard Plates, Pavement Marking Guide, sign templates, and Ministerial Orders.
• Prepare drawings for Ministerial Orders to support speed limit amendments on provincial roadways
• Update the TIMS database signing templates as changes are required, including completing draft signs and verifying the with the engineers and the Transportation Association of Canada’s guidelines
  

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility. Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted. Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.

Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.

Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.

Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Two-year Engineering Technologist diploma PLUS six years related experience or equivalent experience (as outlined below) in highway Design and principles.

Equivalency:

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
  
  • 1 year of education for 1 year or
  • 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
  
  

You must also have:

• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced experience working with Micro Station *Please note an on-site/ in-person assessment to determine Micro Station knowledge and ability may be required
• Strong understanding of road Design and principles
• Ability to read, understand and draft engineering documents

Assets:

• Alberta highway system and the Alberta Survey system knowledge
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Understanding of the Alberta survey system

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent - Full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Twin Atria, 4999-98 Avenue NW Edmonton - Hybrid

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
Leadership and mentorship programs