Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer
Position Status:
Full-Time Regular
Department:
Water Services
Employee Group:
Exempt

Location:

4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate:
Professional / Technical, Level P3A ($ - $ annually) (2024 wage rates)

Our Water Services Department is seeking a Senior Project Engineer who will manage dam safety studies, assessments and reviews, and assist with planning and prioritization of operating and capital projects for all departments with dams.

You are: a professional engineer with superior written and oral communication skills, knowledge and experience in dam safety regulatory activities and best practices, and proven project management experience.

This role:

Responsible for managing dam safety studies, assessments, and reviews, as well as assisting with planning, prioritization, and administration of operating and capital projects for all departments with dams at Metro Vancouver.

Performs complex and varied engineering and project management work that may involve project design and management for both small and large projects. Applies principles and practices of profession to ensure results are achieved in a sound and practical manner. Analyzes and assesses requirements and recommends optimal methods for achieving objectives.

Responsible for overall project budgets and monitors and controls costs ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Participates in short and long range planning.

Makes decisions and provides recommendations on a variety of issues with broad policies and mandates as guidelines. Uses ingenuity to devise original, practical and economical solutions.

Prepares and reviews project designs, technical reports and contract specifications for consulting services, equipment, and construction. Acts as Metro Vancouver’s appointed representative in assigned matters of project and contract obligations including project initiatives, site inspections, and determination of regulatory requirements. May be required to negotiate significant technical or financial interest on behalf of Metro Vancouver.

Directs the actions of consultants recommending changes to scope and negotiating new terms as required. Deals with full range of project dimensions that may include legal, property, public contact, and liaising with various levels of government, and other regulatory bodies.

Explains difficult concepts and persuades others, sometimes with a nontechnical background, to adopt a point of view, supports position with evidence, research or experience gained in similar situations. Typically acts as a project leader and actively works to encourage teamwork, collaboration and efficiency.

May supervise professional engineers and/or technical staff engaged in complex technical work. Peer reviews the work of colleagues and provides guidance to consulting engineers and technical staff. Acts as a resource to staff members for advice and guidance on potential approaches and problem situations. May be a resource for presentations and questions to the Metro Vancouver board, committees and municipal councils.

May work as a technical/specialist resource, collaborating with senior engineers, management and/or government officials in the development of regulatory or government policy initiatives affecting Metro Vancouver.

Participates in the design, preparation and approval of engineering standards in area of specialty.

Performs other related duties as required.

To be successful, you have:

A Bachelor of Applied Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as civil, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, or structural. Demonstration of competencies and a minimum of 4 years post-registration (P.Eng) experience; or Demonstration of competencies and minimum of 2 years’ post-registration (P.Eng) with a minimum of 8 years total of directly relevant engineering experience is required; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).

Interdisciplinary knowledge of a variety of engineering disciplines such as such as civil, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, structural, and mechanical as applicable to the dams and abutments is an asset.

Experience with the Canadian Dam Association Dam Safety Guidelines, the BC Dam Safety Regulation, and other applicable guidelines, standards, and regulations is an asset.

Sound technical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and their application in relevant discipline. Ability to act as a resource to staff and provide sound and practical guidance for unusual or problem situations.

Ability to interpret and apply engineering and technical guidelines and principles related to area of specialization such as technical manuals, codes and regulations, contracting policies, safety regulations and corporate and board policies. Ability to adapt or adjust guidelines and procedures for unique or…