Municipal Infrastructure Engineering Lead

City of Terrace; Terrace; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Benefits

Job summary

City of Terrace is seeking an Engineering Manager to coordinate design and delivery of water, sewer, storm, roads, and related municipal infrastructure. The role administers projects, develops budgets, and ensures long-term needs are identified and planned with cross‑discipline collaboration.

The position requires a two-year Civil Engineering Technology diploma, A.Sc.T registration in BC, and extensive project management experience; PMP and EGBC eligibility are assets.

Qualifications

• Two-year Civil Engineering Technology diploma from a recognized institution.
• Registered as A.Sc.T with BC Tech Society.
• Five years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Ability to lead across disciplines and act as a resource to staff.
• Proven contract administration and project management skills.
• Experience with budget preparation and management.
• Sound analytical thinking and planning with strong execution.
• Working knowledge of CAD drafting software and drawings.
• Management experience in a unionized environment.
• PMP certification or related PM designation is an asset.
• EGBC membership eligibility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects (water, sewer, storm, roads).
• Administer and manage infrastructure projects and plan long-term needs.
• Prepare analytical reports and cost estimates for works.
• Develop creative environmental, accountability, cost control and scheduling solutions.
• Approve engineering drawings for subdivision projects with staff collaboration.
• Review and approve utility drawings on City rights-of-way.
• Hire, plan, direct and supervise staff and administer disciplinary actions.
• Ensure annual performance evaluations for staff.
• Suggest staff training and attendance at seminars/conferences.
• Act as Step 1 grievance supervisor; assist in budget preparation for engineering dept.
• Approve financial/operating transactions within delegated authority.
• Communicate with public, contractors, developers and City staff on inquiries and complaints.
• Recommend bylaws/policies for Engineering Services operations.
• Prepare reports and maintain necessary records.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Project management

Contract administration

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

CAD drafting

Interpreting drawings

Union leadership experience

Education

Civil Engineering Technology diploma

A.Sc.T registration (BC)

PMP certification

EGBC eligibility

Tools

CAD software

Job description

City of Terrace is seeking an Engineering Manager to coordinate design and delivery of water, sewer, storm, roads, and related municipal infrastructure. The role administers projects, develops budgets, and ensures long-term needs are identified and planned with cross‑discipline collaboration.

The position requires a two-year Civil Engineering Technology diploma, A.Sc.T registration in BC, and extensive project management experience; PMP and EGBC eligibility are assets.