Project Engineer; Penticton

About the Opportunity

The City of Penticton is looking for a permanent full‑time Project Engineer based in Penticton, B.C. Reporting to the Infrastructure Services Manager, the Project Engineer is a professional engineer who works independently and is responsible for varied municipal engineering assignments.

• Carry out responsible and varied municipal engineering assignments that require general familiarity with a broad field of engineering and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields.
• Utilize standard procedures and mediation of previous assignments to solve problems.
• Participate in and lead planning activities to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Complete independent design, studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions.
• Provide sound and authoritative work that is relied upon.
• Make recommendations and decisions based on precedent, referring difficult, complex or unusual decisions to the Design Supervisor and City Engineer.
• Guide the work of more junior staff where appropriate.
• Undertake project‑specific public consultation, including representing the City at public events and answering project questions.
• Respond to public enquiries about projects within their sphere of work.
• Plan, organize and lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders, contractors and consultants.
• Perform general administrative duties including data entry, taking meeting minutes, and organizing photos.
• Assume additional responsibilities during emergencies in the municipal environment as required.

• Civil Engineering degree and registration with EGBC with a minimum of 3‑5 years related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Transportation background is an asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS and other engineering and mapping software.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable developing solutions to existing problems.
• Knowledge of the civil construction process, design, municipal construction, specifications, plans and transportation engineering.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

• Excellent written, verbal and public presentation skills with confidence in interacting with the public via phone, email and in person.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with council, senior management, internal and external stakeholder groups/partners, coupled with strong interpersonal skills to deal tactfully with council, staff, partner agencies and the public.
• Ability to work with relevant design guidelines, bylaws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present technical presentations and reports on technical, policy and planning issues.
• Proven ability to work independently to produce quality materials and recommendations within tight time frames.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and lead small teams, with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.

• Hourly rate of $57.30 – $63.86 (Pay Grade 18, 35 hours per week, CUPE).
• Extended health, dental and vision coverage.
• Relocation assistance.
• 3 weeks of vacation starting on day one.
• 2 weeks of paid sick leave annually.
• Municipal pension plan.
• $2,000 in annual mental health benefits.
• Up to $200 in annual fitness rebates.
• Free community recreation pass (swimming, fitness, etc.).
• Support for professional development, including yearly conference budget.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Draws for tickets to local concerts, hockey games and employee appreciation events.
• Wellness initiatives and team‑building activities.
• A picturesque waterfront location with access to world‑class outdoor recreation and a progressive, community‑oriented work culture.

At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better. We welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2

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QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever‑changing workplace to apply.

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.