LSO 4 DPE - Senior Highway Design Engineer

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Public Service seeks a Senior Highway Design Engineer to provide water resources and highway drainage expertise for transportation projects across British Columbia.

You will lead technical work, offer trusted guidance, and collaborate with partners to deliver safe, climate-resilient infrastructure while balancing environmental stewardship and long‑term resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognized by the association.
• Seven (7) years of related engineering experience (highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources, etc.).
• Must have valid driver’s license (BC or equivalent).
• Must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with EGBC.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in water resources and highway drainage.
• Lead technical work and give trusted advice on projects across the province.
• Collaborate with partners to balance safety, environmental stewardship, and resilience.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydraulic engineering

Highway drainage

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Job description

Posting Title

Position Classification

LSO 4 -Designated Profssnl Eng

Union

PEA

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

• Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
• Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
• Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
• Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
• Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$88,317.71 - $117,742.05 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment*

Close Date

8/25/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Min Transportation and Transit

Ministry Branch / Division

Engineering Services/Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services (ITIS)

Job Summary

The Team

At Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services (ITIS), you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and climate-resilient transportation infrastructure for communities across British Columbia. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive teamwork, and practical solutions that help strengthen the province's transportation network.

The Role

As the Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise in water resources and highway drainage to support transportation projects across the province. You'll lead technical work, provide trusted advice, and work with a range of partners to deliver practical solutions that balance safety, environmental stewardship, and long‑term resilience.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association; AND
• Seven (7) years’ of related engineering experience, such as: duties associated with highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, development review, design review, climate resilience and risk, assessment, consultant management, and water resources support of emergency response engineering services.
• Valid class 5 BC driver’s license or an equivalent driver's license from another province or jurisdiction.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
  • Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
  • Applicants holding a Professional Licence (P.L.Eng.) in a relevant discipline may be considered provided the licence scope allows the incumbent to independently undertake and assume professional responsibility for the full range of duties associated with highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, development review, design review, climate resilience and risk, assessment, consultant management, and water resources support of emergency response engineering services.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail].

About this Position:

This position can be based in any Ministry of Transportation & Transit office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments *

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entailed to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You .

Professional Designation Requirement

Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC ). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Applicants currently registered, or eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, with EGBC as an Engineer in Training (EIT) may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1X level.

Cover Letter Requirement

A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume Requirement

Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire Requirement

You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit theTechnical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category

Scientific and Technical, Trades and Operational