Project Engineer; Engineering, Design, and Construction

(2 Positions)

Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (Positions to last not later than September 3, 2027 and June 30, 2028)

Department: Liquid Waste Services

Employee Group: Exempt

Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P2A ($4,162.95 - $4,895.20 bi-weekly) (2024 wage rates)

Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Project Engineer who will join the Capital Projects Initiation and Implementation (CP2i) Team within the Engineering, Design, and Construction Directorate. CP2i focuses on the preparation of project definition and options analysis for major capital projects. CP2i also delivers project through design and construction phases. The team supports the delivery of core liquid waste services in the region and promotes Metro Vancouver’s vision.

You are passionate about delivering Metro Vancouver’s core services to our member municipalities. You are responsible and accountable for the work that you take on, and you strive in a continuous learning environment. You have the ability to understand “big picture” engineering problems without losing sight of the details. You have the ability to perform in a collaborative environment aligning different teams to a common project objective.

The Project Engineer reports to the Lead Senior Engineer.

• Performs a range of engineering and project management work including scope definition; preliminary and detailed design; specifications preparation; contract administration, and construction management.
• Works on capital projects from initiation and scope definition, through design phases, to implementation of construction and commissioning stages. Design phases may be completed in-house or via engineering consultants.
• Works on simultaneous projects in various stages of completion. Projects will focus on conveyance infrastructure (linear pipeline, underground chamber, pump station, etc.). An emphasis will be placed on project definition work for major capital projects.
• Clearly communicates project findings to stakeholders and senior management through presentations and report writing.
• Prepares and tracks financial aspects and provides project management oversight. Sets and monitors project schedules. Monitors and controls project costs. Independently solves problems and provides clear recommendations to management as needed.
• Works on routine engineering projects and substantial components of complex engineering initiatives. Works to define scope, schedule and budget and consults senior staff on deviations. May lead projects with well-defined outcomes and acts as a resource to junior engineers and technical staff on routine operational issues.
• Handles problems of some complexity requiring inspection and liaison with contractors and other staff to investigate related operating, construction, and design issues in order to ascertain alternatives. Assesses, evaluates and incorporates technical requirements including input from external agencies and other Metro Vancouver departments. Explains difficult issues and works to establish consensus and compliance.
• Works with engineering staff and consultants and liaises with internal departments and external contacts including member municipalities, regulatory agencies and the general public.
• Identifies potential project issues and makes recommendations for remedy. Uses judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve situations. Consults on difficult, complex or highly unusual matters or decisions and provides progress and technical updates to senior staff.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and studies technical information. Makes conclusions and diagnoses problems based on a sound…