Engineering Project Technologist (Design & Construction)

Corporation-of-Delt; Delta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Job summary

The City of Delta is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Engineering Project Technologist to join the Engineering department for about 13 months. You will design municipal infrastructure such as water, sewer, drainage and roads and act as both designer and Construction Project Manager representative to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Qualifications include a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and at least three years in municipal design, drafting, construction and inspection,

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized Institute of Technology.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in municipal infrastructure design & drafting, construction, and inspection.
• Knowledge of common engineering design and construction practices.
• Experience with Master Municipal Construction Documents and typical engineering software.
• Strong engineering analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Technician (CTech).

Responsibilities

• Prepare design layouts, detail drawings, specifications, construction estimates, contract documents and other related data.
• Act as both designer and Construction Project Manager representative ensuring compliance with plans and related specifications.
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with plans, schedules and budgets.
• Provide design related direction to external Engineering Consultant firms for similar infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with internal and external contacts to supply project information and direction.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Drafting

Construction inspection

Master Municipal ConstructionDocuments

Engineering software

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Valid BC Driver's License

ASTTBC registration

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Delta is a vibrant municipality that is rich in soil and water, rich in history and industry, and especially rich in people. Situated in the “delta” of the Fraser River, Delta is home to a population of more than 108,000 residents. With the support of a strong farming and agricultural foundation, we pride ourselves on our past and our sustainable future.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Full Time Engineering Project Technologist to join the Engineering department for approximately 13 months. You will work in a supportive team with the opportunity to attain a wide variety of engineering experience. If you have a passion for making a difference, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, with an amazing team, then this opportunity is right for you! This is technical engineering work in designing municipal infrastructure such as water, sewer, drainage and road systems. This incumbent will act as both a designer and as a construction Project Manager representative ensuring compliance with plans and related specifications.

Under the general direction of either the Capital Projects or Design Managers, the incumbent will prepare design layouts, detail drawings, specifications, construction estimates, contract documents and other related data and working drawings. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing design related direction to external Engineering Consultant firms for similar infrastructure projects. As Project Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring both personally, and through engineering inspection staff or a Consultant, the construction of infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with plans and related specifications, schedules and budgets. The incumbent is a key liaison providing project information, assistance and direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

The ideal candidate for this job will have the following qualifications:

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized Institute of Technology;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in municipal infrastructure design & drafting, construction, and inspection,
• Knowledge of common engineering design and construction practices,
• Experience with Master Municipal Construction Documents and typical engineering computer software,
• Strong engineering analytical skills,
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Technician (CTech).

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $51.02 - $60.28 per hour (commensurate with experience) and an excellent benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan. Interested applicants are requested to apply online at by November 11, 2026.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.