Job Description The Specialist, Engineering Design and System Administration performs duties related to the ongoing development and support of engineering systems and design. The role is responsible for the planning, development, modification, implementation, maintenance and releases of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or Product Data Management (PDM) systems as well as related hardware, software, data and content. The specialist participates or leads in the planning, development, implementation, configuration and maintenance of specifications and standards for engineering drawings, specifications, processes and software; manages related technical documentation, changes, configuration control and document control of data. Providing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) expertise as a subject matter expert (SME), the specialist demonstrates best practice usage and ongoing support to the user community. Job Responsibilities Administers PLM and PDM systems by searching, analyzing, evaluating, predicting and determining technical needs for maintenance processes and development support of engineering systems. Reviews, evaluates and conducts preliminary feasibility studies with respect to proposed changes, enhancements and/or development. Responsible for the needs determination, planning, development, organization, upgrade, modification, testing, training and deployment of software applications for continuous development and support of PLM and/or PDM systems and interfacing systems and outputs. Responsible for the collection, building, organization, modification, accuracy and control of data/information related to PLM and/or PDM systems using database tools, CAD expertise and emerging technology. Manages the technical documentation to ensure that it accurately reflects the current state of all applicable specifications, processes and data. This includes creating, revising and updating drawings, specifications, alerts and modification instructions to document new designs and changes to equipment and systems. Provides engineering design, technical support and subject matter expertise (SME) in CAD, including installation, configuration, training, design and best practice usage. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates CAD software applications and selects new software or techniques to increase the cost effectiveness and/or efficiency of CAD. Recommends and manages training programs for CAD software and systems. Provides CAD expertise as a SME, demonstrating best practice usage and ongoing support to the user community. Maintains an awareness of emerging technologies and proposes changes regarding evolving computer technology for CAD and engineering systems. Identifies and recommends technological needs and specific long-term programs to be included in related investment programs. Manages applicable engineering systems annual budget. Prepares budgets, statement of work and cost benefit analysis. Contributes to cost forecasts from internal/external sources and establishes budget plans. Administers contracts from setting requirements through execution. Certifies that services rendered by contractors or suppliers meet service agreements and determines contractor performance. Manages applicable changes and contract requirements documentation including all change process documentation. Establishes and manages project teams using internal and external resources as appropriate; establishes schedules and budgets and determines monitoring and reporting processes; reviews project work and resolves team and project problems, ensuring compliance with procedures. Ensures the satisfaction of user needs by responding to demands or suggestions from user community managers and other groups pertaining to engineering equipment and systems to fully meet organizational requirements. Ensures engineering systems software and hardware operate efficiently and as intended on network infrastructure and interfaces with IT service providers for hardware selection, software testing and integration for release to end users of engineering systems. Qualifications Education: A university or college degree/diploma in a related field. Experience: 2–5 years of related work experience is required. Preferred: Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent) from a Canadian institution with EIT designation or P Eng preferred. Knowledge & Skills Concrete and pre‑cast concrete design standards for Canada. Roadside design considerations and applicable municipal or provincial standards. Mechanical assemblies interfacing with concrete and similar structural design. Experience With Quality management in the construction industry. Generating reports, data analysis and quality management. Personal Suitability Leadership and teamwork skills. Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution, emotional intelligence. Effective communication. #J-18808-Ljbffr