Civil Engineer I (Major Projects)

CivicInfo BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vancouver is seeking a Civil Engineer I (Major Projects) to represent the Engineering department in land development projects within the Major Projects section. You will work with a small team of civil engineers, project managers, and support staff to advance rezoning, development permits, and infrastructure improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE designation or eligibility, and at least 4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 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 political challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and processes with competing schedules and resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate large area development in rezoning and development permit processes and construction phases
• Negotiate with internal staff, developers, consultants and outside agencies to establish the City’s needs for developer related infrastructure improvements
• Coordinate development conditions for rezonings and development permit applications and prepare memos/reports for approval
• Provide technical advice and resolve issues with other departments, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Review draft agreements to facilitate development, mainly for securing development conditions for public works and rights-of-way
• Administer letters of credit / security and cash payments for permits
• Support developing department by-laws, policies, processes, tools, and guidelines
• Foster the relationship between the City and development/construction industry, minimizing impacts to residents and businesses
• Chairs meetings between internal staff, developers, and consultants
• Makes presentations to Council and committees
• Manages design, construction, and acceptance for large-scale developer funded road works
• Responds to public inquiries regarding development projects
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Land development process

Municipal by-laws

Engineering project management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Multi-project management

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer designation (PE)

Job description

Civil Engineer I (Major Projects)

Requisition ID: 47155

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 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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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 .

Indigenous Acknowledgement

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). More about unceded traditional territories