Civil Engineer I - Liquid Waste Management Engineer

Vancouver Economic Commission; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Liquid Waste Management Engineer to lead investigations for illicit discharges and I&I, and to manage mitigation programs for sewer systems. The role supports regulatory and infrastructure initiatives, improving system performance and environmental outcomes.

Ideal candidates will hold a PE designation (or eligible) and have municipal civil infrastructure design experience, with strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a PE designation and 4+ years of municipal infrastructure design experience.
• Registration or eligibility for Professional Engineer in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Lead sewer system investigations to address illicit discharges and I&I.
• Oversee Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program.
• Manage Inflow and Infiltration mitigation program.
• Collaborate with Sewer Operations teams for field investigations and improvements.
• Provide project management of liquid waste projects.
• Represent Sewer Utility in policy and bylaw initiatives.
• Support Senior Engineer in Sewer and Watercourse Bylaw updates.
• Perform field inspections and post-construction reviews.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer designation

Registration eligibility in BC

Tools

PCSWMM

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

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Requisition ID:46732

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 Liquid Waste Management team within Sewers & Drainage Design is responsible for sewer utility programs that protect public health, safeguard the environment, and support the effective operation and long-term sustainability of Vancouver’s sewer and drainage systems. The team leads initiatives related to sewer investigations, pollution prevention, source control, sewer cross-connections, and inflow and infiltration (I&I) management, translating field, operational, and environmental findings into practical solutions and system improvements.

The Liquid Waste Management Engineer plays a key role in delivering sewer utility investigation and mitigation initiatives, with a particular focus on the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and the Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Program. The position leads investigations into complex sewer system issues, develops and implements corrective actions, and supports regulatory, policy, and infrastructure initiatives that improve system performance, environmental outcomes, and utility stewardship.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees sewer system investigations to identify and address illicit discharges, sewer cross-connections, inflow and infiltration (I&I), and other issues affecting system performance, regulatory compliance, and environmental outcomes.
• Oversees the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program which aims to identify and rectify sources of pollution associated with the sewer system, such as sewer cross-connections, with the goal of protecting human and ecosystem health.
• Implements the City’s Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) mitigation program, including monitoring and assessment activities, identification of infiltration and inflow sources, development of mitigation strategies, and oversight of remedial actions.
• Collaborates with Sewer Operations Sewer Investigation Teams to undertake field investigations, assess findings, and implement corrective actions and system improvements as needed.
• Provides project management of liquid waste projects and programs
• Acts as a Sewers Utility representative with the City’s Environmental Services branch for the management and implementation of Metro Vancouver’s Sewer Use Bylaw, Waste Discharge Permit program and source control initiatives.
• Supports the Senior Engineer in overseeing the Sewer and Watercourse Bylaw and associated policies, ensuring the bylaw is kept current and is reflective of regulatory requirements, organizational objectives and industry standards.
• Completes cost effective storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure design for construction by City or private crews.
• Performs field inspections and post-construction review of sewer construction projects
• Recommends and implements business process improvement and operation optimization solutions
• Prepares technical reports, presentations, letters and memos
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum of four years’ related experience in municipal civil infrastructure design, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and application of engineering principles related to sewer and drainage systems
• Experience with Inflow and Infiltration analysis and/or mitigation programs is an asset
• Knowledge of project management processes and frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication and report writing
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills
• Ability in utility design, construction and project management
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
• Proficient in the use of computer design and modeling software such as PCSWMM, and GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: January, 2027

Salary Information

Engineer-In-Training: Pay Grade RNG-60: $80,008 to $100,006 per year
Professional Engineer: Pay Grade RNG-080: $102,960 to $128,691 per year

Number of Positions: 2

Application Close: November 15, 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. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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