Civil Engineer I - Project Engineer

Requisition ID: 38138
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 cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. 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, decolonization, 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 and Function
The Project Engineer represents the Engineering Department in land development projects that fall under the Major Projects section of the Projects & Development Services branch.
Reporting to the Section Head of Major Projects, this exempt position works in a small team of full-time permanent staff made up of civil engineers, project coordinators and support staff. The Project Engineer works with a number of branches in the department as well as interdepartmental staff, representing the department’s interests in large area development in the rezoning and construction phases as well as government related development projects.
Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• 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
• Negotiates directly with developers, consultants and outside agencies to establish the City’s needs for developer related infrastructure improvements
• Responsible for facilitating large area development in the rezoning and construction phases and government related development projects
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
• 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
• Manages the design, construction, and acceptance process for large-scale developer funded road works including financial account management
• Makes presentations to Council, Committees of the Whole, and advisory committees to Council
• Implements rezoning and development conditions through coordinating the department’s review and preparing memos and reports for approval

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Two or more years of related experience involving a broad range of engineering, operational, and administrative responsibilities
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia. An experienced Engineer-In-Training will also be considered.
• University degree in Civil Engineering

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive background in the City’s land development process and relevant City by-laws
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others while respecting the sensitive and political challenges that impact decisions
• Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues with developers in the best interest of the department, City, and taxpayers
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and processes with competing schedules and resources
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the department’s role in the land development process

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.
The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.
Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services
Affiliation: Exempt
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date: June 2023
Position End Date: December 2024
Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $89,283 - $111,609 annually
Application Close: May 24, 2023
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