civil engineer
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Civil Engineer II - Senior Waterworks Design Engineer
Posted on April 08, 2026 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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Civil Engineer II - Senior Waterworks Design EngineerRequisition ID: 45900 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam Indian Band), S?wx?wú7mesh U?xwumixw (Squamish Nation), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. 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, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose & FunctionThe Senior Water Design Engineer is responsible for managing programs that support the renewal and replacement of aging water infrastructure. The position provides design, project management and contract management during the design and construction of infrastructure projects; establishes water system requirements for development proposals; supports water system maintenance and operations; and provides long range asset planning in branch, departmental and city-wide planning initiatives. The position reports to the Civil Engineer III and manages a team comprised of Civil Engineers, Engineering Assistants and Survey Assistants, responsible for project scoping, design drawings, budget estimating and inspection during construction The position works closely with Water Operations, Engineering Strategy and Standards, Engineering Project Delivery, and various branches across Engineering and the other departments. Also liaises with external organizations such as Metro Vancouver and BC Hydro.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Resource Planning Manages of a team of Engineers, Engineering Assistants, and Surveyors responsible for capital project design submissions and project management documents Recruits, selects, coaches and mentors team staff Assigns responsibilities/tasks and completes performance plans/reviews and training plansPlanning, Design & Construction Manages and oversees the quality control of water and multi-disciplinary (i.e., water, sewer, streets) capital projects, in accordance with the City?s Project Management Framework. Responsible, as the Engineer of Record, for all capital design submissions generated by the team, including Direct Supervision requirements of subordinates Ensure all team members and design submissions adhere to the Quality Management System (QMS), Professional Governance Act (PGA) and Project Management Framework (PMF) requirements Oversees constructability planning during design submissions for cost effective construction implementation Coordinates and liaises with Waterworks Asset Management, Planning, and Development groups during capital project planning and detailed design Liaises with other City departments to coordinate the design, planning, and construction of Waterworks projects. Develops and maintains construction schedule and budget; oversees progression and budgetary expenditures of capital projects. Completes post construction evaluation of project closing tasks Oversees the scoping, procurement and management of professional design service contracts, as required, for the replacement or rehabilitation of linear Waterworks assets Oversees progression and budgetary expenditures of capital projects Prepares technical reports, presentations, letters and memos Communicates with the public, consultants, and staff across the city departmentsStandards and R- Location Vancouver, BC
- Work location On site
- Salary$114,465YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #112475
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