Civil Engineer I

Requisition ID: 45516 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), 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 & Function

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Utilities Management Branch, the Utilities Coordination Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise for regulating the use of City streets by  3rd party utility companies including BC Hydro, FortisBC, Telus, Rogers, Creative Energy and similar.

The Utilities Coordination Engineer will support the Senior Engineer in negotiating on behalf of Engineering Services with 3rd party utilities, developers, consultants, and government bodies to ensure that the best interests of the City are met with respect to use of streets infrastructure.

The Utilities Coordination Engineer is responsible for developing and analyzing policy and bylaws through liaising with internal and external stakeholders, as well as writing technical specifications, reports and letters.

This position also provides full support for the Utilities Management team involved in the day to day project design review, permitting and approval together with coordination of construction works and projects related to 3rd party utilities.

Key internal contacts include Director of Water and Utilities Management, Associate Director Utilities Management, Assistant Branch Manager and other Engineering Branches, Risk Management, Law, Finance and Technology Services.

Key external contacts include the following utility companies: BC Hydro, Telus, FortisBC, Rogers, Creative Energy, , CMBC and TransLink to name a few as well as Private Businesses, General Contractors, Developers and Private citizens. In addition, contacts will include regulatory bodies such as BCUC, CRTC, Technical Safety BC and WorkSafe BC.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

This exempt position is responsible for providing engineering expertise for regulating the use of City streets by 3rd party utilities including design review of projects together with  permitting and coordination of construction. In addition, the work involves participating in proceedings with regulatory agencies such as the CRTC and the BC Utilities Commission and developing policy around these activities. 

Initiate and complete detailed design work and technical studies, work with City and private construction crews, and direct other technical and clerical staff to assist in carrying out the required duties. 

These duties will  include design review, performing investigations, co-ordinating construction work and innovative projects related to 3rd party utility coordination issues, and participating in meetings with internal staff, consultants, contractors and other government organizations and the public. 

Represent Engineering Services in multi-disciplinary project technical teams to co-ordinate and manage departmental review processes for project design drawings and Design and Construction Standards, and making decisions for any identified conflicts as necessary.

Coordinate and manage the construction of internally and externally delivered infrastructure utility projects, with a focus on minimizing impacts to residents, business owners and the public.

Provide overall support to the Associate Director, Utilities Management and make presentations to Council, Committees, and advisory committees to Council as required.

In addition, the successful candidate will be required to write letters, technical specifications, standards and various studies and reports.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
• Ideally 2 to 5 years of progressive experience in design, construction and project management including engineering, operational, and administrative responsibilities.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or EIT in British Columbia with EGBC is mandatory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Background in the City’s 3rd party utility use of streets and municipal access process and relevant City by-laws is an asset.
• Experience in engineering and project management including planning, detailed design, construction, and contract management of engineering projects and in particular with utilities such as BC Hydro, FortisBC, Telus, Rogers or Creative Energy.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the City’s Street Utilities Bylaw, Street and Traffic Bylaw, and 3rd Party utility policies and regulations including Municipal Access Agreements.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, and setting and meeting competing deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: March, 2026 

Position End Date: March, 2028 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $99,947 to $124,934 per annum (PEng)/ Pay Grade RNG- 060: $77,680 to $97,090 per annum (EIT)

Application Close: February 24, 2026

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