Civil Engineer I (Structures)

Requisition ID: 44692 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace.  Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Structures team is hiring two Structural Engineers to join its team. One engineer will join the Asset Management team, working on the long-term management of the 13 km of seawall, shoreline assets, and various other structures. This role includes capital and long-term planning, as well as reviewing building developments for impacts to City infrastructure. The second engineer will join the Program and Project Delivery team, with a primary focus on the Cambie Street Bridge Seismic Upgrade program. Both positions may also be responsible for managing and delivering additional projects and tasks as needed.

The Civil Engineer Is are responsible for the development, implementation and management of the City’s Bridge Strategy, a priority action item identified in the Streets Division’s Strategic Plan. The position reviews operational procedures, maintenance plans, assesses operational capabilities and resourcing needs, and coordinates the procurement and management of external resources to support the Strategy.

The positions reports to the Civil Engineer II and works closely with all Engineers and support staff within the branch as well as Superintendents and other departments such as Supply Chain Management, Risk Management and Human Resources - Organizational Safety. External organizations this position liaises with are Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Translink and other municipalities.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the delivery of the Streets Division Bridge Strategy including but not limited to:
  • The routine bridge inspection program, practices, training and standard operating procedures
  • Multi- year specialised inspection service level contracts to support ongoing bridge operations such as Horizontal Life Line inspections, paint conditions audits, underwater survey/inspection, gantry inspection, material and deck testing inspections
  • The bridge maintenance program, inclusive of the assessment of City capabilities, conducting gap and risk analysis, and identifying and developing training, procedures, processes and supportive service level contracts with vendors, coordinating independent validation of maintenance task scheduling (frequency and scope)
  • The bridge rehabilitation projects as assigned and as approved as part of the Capital Program
• Provides support in implementing program, quality management and other process and procedural initiatives within the branch
• Leads projects and the successful completion of project/program deliverables according to the defined scope, schedule and budget
• Represents the Structures section for design reviews generated from development, public art or other external sources.
• Resolves any conflicts within the project teams and escalates to the Section Head and /or project sponsor/Steering Committees
• Prepares reports, memos and other project/program documentation and delivers formal presentations
• Ensures defined quality management procedures and standards are followed
• Procures, manages and oversees the work of professional services and other vendor contracts
• Liaises with key City staff and external stakeholders throughout project/program delivery
• Inspects City owned bridges on an emergency basis, and recommends course of action 
• Represents the Civil Engineer II and Section Head in their absence
• Acts as a bridge inspection co-ordinator during emergencies
• Acts as the delegated field reviewer for the Engineer of Record to ensure construction activities are in general conformance with engineering designs  
• Applies EGBC seal as required
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualification
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum of five years’ related experience in structural consulting, construction management, and/or structural inspection of bridges and other heavy civil infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of bridge/structures inspection, maintenance, and lifecycle planning practices would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of bridge service level maintenance contracts would be an asset.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, processes and policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, with experience writing technical reports
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands
• Demonstrated ability in construction and project management
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of software applications such as MS Office and Bluebeam

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2026 

Position End Date: April 2028 

Salary Information: 

Engineer-In-Training: Salary Range 60: $77,680 to $97,090 per annum

Professional Engineer: Salary Range 80: $99,947 to $124,934 per annum

Positions Available: 2

Application Close: February 6, 2026

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