Civil Engineer II

Requisition ID: 43371 

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 rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

The Structures team is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its asset management team to manage its portfolio of 45 bridges, 500 retaining walls, and other miscellaneous structures. This position will work closely with the Structures Section Head and lead a small team of engineers and support staff to work on the overarching bridge asset management strategy, short-, mid- and long-term asset management tasks, capital planning, emergency planning and response, managing external consultants (seismic assessments, rehabilitation design, and inspection programs), providing technical expertise to other branches and departments within the City, review of building developments for impacts to City infrastructure, and other tasks as required. The Senior Structural Engineer may also manage small construction projects related to the portfolio.

This position reports to the Structures Section Head in the Streets Design Branch and supervises a small team of professionals. The position also oversees and supports the work performed by Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Engineering Assistants, Planning Assistants, Data Specialists, and clerical staff either within the branch or cross departmentally when projects relate to Structures portfolio. 

The position works closely with a number of branches in Engineering, such as Street Operations, Development and Major Projects, Transportation, Green Infrastructure Implementation, Project Delivery Branch, and others. This position also works closely with other City Departments, such as Supply Chain Management, Legal, Parks, Real Estate and Facilities, and externally with various consultants, contractors, senior level partners, stakeholders, and clients.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Asset Management & Project Delivery:

• Develops strategic asset management and asset management plans for the bridge, seawall, retaining wall and slopes inventory.
• Manages the development and sustainment of comprehensive asset inspection programs.
• Develops, monitors and reports on key performance indicators pertaining to asset condition, and planned Capital maintenance, retrofit and rehabilitation.
• Maintains asset data and information through use of corporate systems, developed processes and procedures.
• Develops and manages capital maintenance programs to extend the service life of the bridge, seawall, retaining wall and slopes inventory and manages risks associated with each.
• Liaisons with Street Operations with regards to asset inspections (detailed and monitoring), assessments and repair works.
• Provides or coordinates design instructions and clarifications to address maintenance and rehabilitation issues as they arise.
• Collaborates with Street Operations to develop best tools and practices for planning, tracking, and completing the non-Capital maintenance work (including routine inspections) overseen by Street Operations.
• Develops capital rehabilitation and retrofit programs (from planning to implementation) to extend the service life of the bridge, seawall, retaining wall and slopes inventory and manages risks associated with each.
• Manages delivery of Level 1 and 2 projects/programs and the application of the departmental Quality Management System (QMS).
• Liaisons with Project Delivery Branch, external stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manages many of the day-to-day operations related to project specific tasks.

Emergency Management and Response:

• Develops and oversees the Earthquake Response Plan (ERP).
• Develops and delivers annual training.
• Participates as a contributing team member for future corporate emergency exercise planning and activations.
• Acts as the lead Bridge Engineering Coordinator (BEC) at the Departmental Operations Center (DOC).      

Capital Planning:

• Supports the Structures Section Head in developing of long-, mid- and short term range capital planning.
• Develops and manages annual capital budgets, and funding applications.

Technical Advisory Services and Reviews:

• Provides technical leadership and guidance related to structural engineering and structural design standards.
• Oversees and advises on design projects involving external consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Provides technical reviews of external submissions (such as public art, development and utility management related reviews) and develops and oversees the creation of standardized processes, requirements and submission checklists to support these reviews.
• Manages the delivery of all technical reviews of development related project submissions.
• Acts as the Engineer of Record (EoR) on an infrequent basis by preparing minor like-for-like repair details or advising other branches on small curb, retaining wall or pole base designs, as required
• Accepts structural assets as they relate to street infrastructure.
• Assists with the review legal agreements, as required.
• Attends, participates in and/or supports Bid Committee and Council Meetings, as required.
• Attends and presents at CPDOC meetings, as required.
• Collaborates with Engineering Branches and other departments to help achieve complex program objectives, as required.
• Represents the City on other committees and asset management & sustainability working groups to achieve City-wide polities and objectives, as required.
• Provides assistance to municipal, provincial and federal government organizations relating to the City's practices in structures asset management, as required.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum of 8 years of experience in structural consulting, construction management, project or program management, and asset management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience managing a team of professional and clerical staff.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of structural engineering design, including new construction, rehabilitation and retrofit designs for bridges, retaining walls, seawalls and building structures.
• Extensive knowledge of construction administration and project management for new construction, rehabilitation and retrofit construction projects.
• Knowledge of relevant and local engineering codes, standards, and regulations including seismic.
• Knowledge of bridge/structures inspection and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of lifecycle planning practices, including short- and long-term project, program and budget planning.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies, processes, standards and policies and management of external consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of emergency response planning practices and emergency response training.
• Knowledge of municipal governments and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of capital and financial management.
• Knowledge of management principles, policies and practices including recruitment and selection, leadership, performance, attendance management and collective agreements.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands.
• Skills in research, analysis, and problem-solving within a complex and dynamic environment.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, engage and mentor staff.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to think innovatively, solve complex problems and present solutions in clear and compelling terms.
• Ability to influence others while respecting the sensitive and political challenges that impact decisions.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and manage projects and programs crossing multiple divisions, multiple business processes and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects, programs and processes with competing schedules and resources.
• Ability to innovate, lead and implement change in the workplace.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a 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: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: June, 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per annum

Application Close:  May 6, 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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