Civil Engineer ; Major Projects

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The Project Engineer represents the Engineering department in land development projects that fall under the Major Projects section of the Development and Major Projects branch.

The position reports up to the Senior Program Manager of Major Projects. The position works in a small team of staff made up of civil engineers, project managers and support staff.

• Responsible for facilitating large area development in the rezoning and development permit application process and construction phases
• Negotiates directly with internal staff, developers, consultants and outside agencies to establish the City's needs for developer related infrastructure improvements
• Implements and provides input on development conditions for rezoning and development permit applications through coordinating the department's review with feedback from various internal groups and preparing memos and reports for approval, including conflict resolution
• Provides technical advice and resolves technical issues and conflicts with other departments, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors including organizing and attending meetings
• Responsible for instructing Legal Services and reviewing draft agreements to facilitate development, primarily for the purposes of securing development conditions for public works and rights-of-way
• Administers collection of letters of credit / security and cash payments for permits
• Support developing relevant department by-laws, policies, processes, tools, and guidelines
• Fosters the relationship between the City and the development/construction industry, with a focus on minimizing impacts to residents, business owners and the public
• Chairs meetings between internal staff, developers, and consultants
• Makes presentations to Council, Committees of the Whole, and advisory committees to Council
• Manages the design, construction, and acceptance process for large-scale developer funded road works including financial account management
• Responds to public enquiries regarding development projects
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and a minimum of 4 years related experience involving a broad range of engineering, operational and administrative responsibilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia. An experienced Engineer-In-Training will also be considered
• Municipal Engineering experience would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge in the City's land development process and relevant City by-laws
• Experience in engineering and project management including planning, detailed design, construction, and contract management of engineering projects
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the department's role in the land development process
• Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues with developers in the best interest of the department, City, and taxpayers
• Ability to build relationships and influence others while respecting the sensitive and political challenges that impact decisions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and processes with competing schedules and resources
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Business Unit/Department
:
Engineering Services

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position

Start Date:

November, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $102,960 to $128,691 per annum

Application Close:
October 5, 2026

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