Civil Engineer I

Requisition ID: 43825 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (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 position supports the planning, design and implementation of public infrastructure projects in the Project Delivery Branch. Represents the Engineering Services division at meetings with the general public, key area stakeholders, advisory groups, key stakeholder groups, contractors and project partners. Under supervision of senior staff, develops and manages project work programs, in terms of scope, budget and schedule, including the procurement and management of technical consultants as necessary. 

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and manages project work plans (scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, resources) to achieve key project objectives and within approved funding and schedule limitations as identified by senior management in the project charter(s).
• With direction from senior management and CoV Corporate Communications, builds on established partnerships and/or develops partnerships with internal and external stakeholders necessary to successfully deliver on project objectives, ensuring that stakeholders are identified, engaged, informed and given opportunities to shape project details as applicable.
• Engages with subject matter experts to prepare terms of reference for technical consulting services related to civil engineering design and construction; and completes the tendering and selection process, or work with internal operational forces to deliver the design packages.
• Assists in the preparation and management of contracts related to project management and engineering design, including making recommendations related to scope management, risk management and cost management.
• Coordinates and supports the senior project manager in managing consultants and contractors, and escalating any identified conflicts as necessary to senior management for resolution.
• Coordinates and manages inter-departmental review processes for project design drawings and standards, escalating any identified conflicts as necessary to senior staff for resolution.
• Implements and ensures work is completed in compliance with all Engineering Department standards, guides, processes and templates with respect to project and quality management.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4 years related experience in planning, design and construction of structures, roadworks or utilities in an urban environment and project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in completing multiple tasks, and setting and meeting competing deadlines
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of EGBC’s Organizational Quality Management guidelines or other quality management frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Master Municipal Construction Document (MMCD).
• Strong analytical, writing and public speaking skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are necessary to be effective in this position. 
• Ability to take on a leadership role and be proactive at resolving project conflicts in a timely and effective manner. 
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal clients and external partners.
• Ability to lead a team of technical staff.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: July, 2025 

Position End Date: June 15, 2027 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $97032 to $121294 per hour

Application Close: June 13, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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