Development Engineering Technologist Details | Hill

Development Engineering Technologist

Posting

Department Infrastructure and Engineering Services

Division Infrastructure Planning and Development Engineering

Section Subdivisions and Stormwater Management

Job Grade SEA
35 Grade 06

Rate of Pay $46.18 - $54.33 Hourly

Job Type Temporary Full Time - Contract

Contract Length/End Date 1 year

Replacement/New Position Replacement for Existing Vacancy

Posting Type Internal and External

Posting Date 02/10/2026

Final date to receive applications 02/24/2026

Reporting to the Program Manager, Engineering Permits, the Development Engineering Technologist processes, investigates and resolves grading and drainage complaints under the Site Alteration By
- Law, and performs technical review of engineering grading/servicing plans for Site Alteration Permits.

• Receive site alteration complaints, and maintain tracking database
• Collect pertinent information regarding the subject property and adjacent area, and conduct site inspection; identify potential causes and required grading solutions, identify violations under site alteration bylaw, issue compliance orders and undertake compliance inspections
• Ensure issues related to a violation have been rectified according to compliance order, and escalate to by- law enforcement for non-compliance, as appropriate
• Provide technical review of grading/servicing plans submitted for swimming pool and infill residential site alteration permits
• Conduct site inspection to verify existing site condition and potential design concerns, review and complete technical calculations to ensure adequate design of proposed plans, and verify against as-built information
• Determine requirements for easements for municipal services as well as road widening in conformance with road designations
• Determine if grading, servicing or land conveyance agreement is required with the City; approve final engineering plans and enter into the records system
• Conduct inspection of site grading in response to request for release of site alteration permit security
• Prepare inspection reports to ensure conformity to approved plan, and identify any deficiencies to be rectified
• Conduct site meetings with stakeholders to inform of deficiencies, and conduct follow up inspections as necessary to ensure deficiencies have been rectified
• Recommend release of permit security deposits to Finance
• Process and issue site alteration permit applications
• Coordinate inspection of existing service connections, and coordinate any other approvals and clearances required from internal departments, or external agencies
• Issue permits once all criteria are met
• Respond to enquiries via phone, email or in-person as appropriate from both internal and external stakeholders as required
• Provide input for improvement to standard procedure for processing grading complaints, revision to City Standards, amendments to review checklists and permit processing procedures
• Propose use of new technical measures or guidelines for control of stormwater including design alternatives

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related discipline
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) is required
• 4 years engineering experience or equivalent

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and engineering software (Bluebeam)
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting standards, specifications and by-laws
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Experience in lot grading and servicing design and interpreting engineering plans
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated) and will be required to provide proof of vehicle insurance upon hire
• Regular office environment with occasional…