Mechanical Engineer

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 91,840 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Transit pass

Public Service Pension Plan

Job summary

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company in Vancouver is seeking a professional engineer to oversee asset management and maintenance strategies for the SkyTrain system. The successful candidate will apply their engineering expertise to ensure safe and efficient rail transportation in a multi-jurisdictional environment.

Qualifications include eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, 2 to 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The role includes a salary range of $91,840 to $137,760 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in Rolling Stock or Rail Infrastructure is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering expertise to ensure efficient rail transportation.
• Develop and implement asset management and maintenance strategies.
• Provide engineering advice on compliance and performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Technical report writing

Job description

Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in South Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Responsibilities

Primary purpose:

• As the asset owner, apply professional engineering expertise to the assets and systems in the designated discipline and support the safe, reliable and efficient rail transportation service delivery within an integrated, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Participate in the development and refinement of asset engineering, management and maintenance strategy. Support the development and implementation of the Annual Maintenance Plan, Asset Renewal Plan, Asset Improvement Plan and capital replacement plans.
• Participate in the development and refinement of engineering standards, policies and procedures for asset maintenance and projects to ensure alignment with regulations, codes and industry best practices.
• Provide innovative, professional engineering advice and guidance to engineering, asset management, asset maintenance and capital projects on quality assurance, compliance assurance and asset performance. Identify asset problems and provide technical solutions. Support investigation of significant failures, conduct root cause analysis and present reports/recommendations to senior or principal engineers. Assist in the development of FMEA and FMECA where required. Ensure effective communication to all stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support to capital and non‑capital projects of moderate to high risk and complexity. Review and make recommendations on the approval of technical specifications, drawings and documentation regarding assigned projects.
• Participate in the development and refinement of configuration control procedures for asset maintenance. Recommend changes on asset configuration control documentation.
• Participate in selecting appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering assignments. Investigate and review industry best practice in rail operations and asset maintenance and recommend changes to BCRTC practice. Investigate and review existing and emerging technology and recommend application to the SkyTrain systems as appropriate. Support business case development and the implementation of best practice and new technology.
• Develop and maintain professional and trustworthy working relationships with stakeholders in BCRTC and across the enterprise.
• Supervise reporting staff, including all people practices such as hiring, training and development, coaching, monitoring and performance management.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Licensee (P.L.Eng.) is required. Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) may be considered.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience within a transit environment, specifically in Rolling Stock or Rail Infrastructure, is highly desirable.

Other Requirements

• Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of the designated engineering discipline.
• Solid knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, acts and regulatory requirements pertaining to the rail industry.
• Working knowledge of railway operation and maintenance practices, including configuration control.
• Advanced analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills, to resolve critical and high‑impact technical issues.
• Advanced skill in creating technical reports, standards, procedures, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, FMECA, schematic and or technical drawings.
• Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management and project reporting.
• Solid time management skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.
• Solid communication skills and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to achieve consensus between groups.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident – this position works predominately on‑site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $91,840 to $137,760 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills and qualifications as they relate to the role. The total compensation package, which includes extended health, dental, transit pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings, will be discussed in detail as the application progresses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail].