Civil Engineer I

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vancouver is seeking a Civil Engineer I to lead active transportation and public realm design, and to support policy development for transportation improvements. You will collaborate with engineers and planners to prepare design deliverables and manage data analysis, while representing the city in stakeholder discussions.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with PE and have 3+ years in transportation or walking/cycling projects, with strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a PE designation and 3+ years of related experience in transportation or walking/cycling design.
• Knowledge of transportation design guidelines, project management, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops conceptual street and public realm designs with engineers and design professionals.
• Contributes to development of policy and guidelines related to transportation design.
• Oversees engineering assistants in design tasks and quality control.
• Prepares deliverables such as memos, geometrics, sign/paint plans and data analyses.
• Liaises with internal/external branches and agencies on design deliverables.
• Oversees data collection and analysis for design projects.
• Participates in public consultation processes for designs.
• Supports procurement and oversees consultants as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with PE designation

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Engineer I

Requisition ID: 47124

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Transportation Design Engineer leads active transportation, street and public realm designs within the City. Furthermore, the position is responsible for supporting the development of policy and plans for transportation improvements needed within community/neighbourhood plans.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops conceptual street and public realm designs in collaboration with other engineers, design professionals and engineering assistants
• Develops and/or contributes to development of policy and guidelines relating to transportation design
• Oversees the work of engineering assistants involved in detailed geometric, sign and pavement marking design
• Coordinates preparation of and/or develops design deliverables such as memos, approved geometrics, sign/paint plans, and data analysis including reports
• Liaises with internal and external branches and agencies (e.g., emergency services, Park Board) on design deliverables
• Oversees and participates in data collection and analysis
• Oversees and participates in the public consultation process
• Investigates site conditions in the field to assist in conceptual design work and to observe completed works
• Supports procurement for and oversees consultants as needed (e.g., developing scope of work, reviewing proposals and selecting consultants, overseeing and approving consultant work, etc.)
• Ensures adherence to appropriate project management, quality management, and project/design documentation practices
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a professional engineer designation and a minimum of three years’ related experience in transportation, walking, or cycling planning and design, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of engineering practices, design principles and theories related to transportation and public spaces
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, processes and policies
• Familiarity with current Canadian and international design guidelines pertinent to active transportation
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage staff
• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to anticipate and manage multiple interacting and technically complex issues
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
• Ability to consider a range of interests, including those of local residents, community groups, and businesses
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment with little supervision
• Ability to prioritize and organize work, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of software applications such as MS Office and AutoCAD

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time and Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: November, 2026 (Regular Full Time and Temporary Full Time)

Position End Date: August, 2028 (Temporary Full Time)

Salary Information (EIT): Pay Grade RNG-060: $80,008 to $100,006 per annum

Salary Information (P.Eng): Pay Grade RNG-080: $102,960 to $128,691 per annum

Number of Positions: 2 (1 Regular Full Time and 1 Temporary Full Time)

Application Close: October 13, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).