Municipal Planning Engineer

ISL; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and dental benefits

RRSP with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Bonus incentives

Job summary

ISL is seeking a Municipal Planning Engineer in Burnaby to work with our Municipal Infrastructure Planning team. You will focus on hydraulic modelling and planning across Western Canada within a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technologists.

The role emphasizes planning and design of potable water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• P.Eng designation with EGBC registration is required.
• Minimum 4–6 years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong modelling and planning in water, wastewater or stormwater.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software listed in tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and design urban hydraulic systems (potable water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater drainage).
• Complete hydrologic and hydraulic modelling of complex urban drainage systems using state-of-the-art software.
• Coordinate CAD design technologists to prepare designs.
• Prepare engineering reports, documents, and figures.
• Develop and maintain ongoing client relationships.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Water/wastewater planning

Client liaison

CAD coordination

Report writing

Education

P.Eng designation with EGBC registration

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

InfoWater Pro

AquaTwin Water/Sewer

MIKE URBAN/Mike+

WaterCAD

PCSWMM

HECRAS

Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Are you a Municipal Planning Engineer with a focus on hydraulic modelling and planning? Are you looking to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professional engineers and technologists, on a variety of projects across Western Canada? If so, we want to hear from you!

This position works directly with the Municipal Infrastructure Planning Team out of our Burnaby office, as part of our broader OneISL Municipal Infrastructure Planning team managed out of Calgary.

A Little About Us

ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and professionals that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.

ISL’s Municipal Infrastructure Planning Team

ISL’s Municipal Infrastructure Planning Team is a collaborative group of 13 individuals across Alberta and BC focused on planning and optimizing municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. We combine expertise in hydraulic modelling, master planning, and sustainable development to support infrastructure delivery across Western Canada. Our team is currently part of the larger Water Team which is made up of 30 individuals who have close working relationships centered around water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. We have expertise in water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations and reservoirs, linear infrastructure for collection and distribution and of course water resources planning.

• Our team in truly client centric - we provide outstanding care and attention to our clients to earn the right to become their trusted advisors
• We are subject matter experts yet make the time and space to grow our skillset
• We have a young and talented team of rising stars who work independently and in groups
• We are part of a larger and very dynamic team – we collaborate, learn from each other, and come up with innovative solutions as a team

Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.

More About What We Do

• We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
• We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
• We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more.

About The Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively liaise with clients. While no two days look the same, you can expect to:

• Plan, analyze, and design urban hydraulic systems (potable water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater drainage)
• Complete hydrologic and hydraulic modelling of complex urban drainage systems using state of the art software
• Apply your innovative and unique perspective to plan systems that a municipality can be proud of today and in the future
• Contribute to the learning and progression of artificial intelligence and automation in our industry
• Complete and submit proposals
• Leverage your strong skills in water, wastewater and stormwater (including LID) to mentor junior staff
• Coordinate CAD design technologists to prepare designs
• Prepare engineering reports, documents, and figures
• Perform quality management – ensuring quality procedures are followed for drawings and reports
• Develop and maintain ongoing client relationships

Your Cover Letter Should Include

• Client focus – how do you build relationships with and effectively liaise with clients
• How you prioritize work – we are a flexible work environment that changes direction at full speed

Your Resume Must Display

• P.Eng. designation with EGBC registration
• Minimum of 4-6 years of related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong skills in modelling and planning in water, wastewater or stormwater
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software such as InfoWorks ICM, InfoWater Pro, AquaTwin Water/Sewer, MIKE URBAN/Mike +, WaterCAD, PCSWMM, or HECRAS

Assets

• Familiarity with Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro
• Experience in consulting engineering environment
• Business development success

What ISL Offers

Thank you for considering ISL Engineering as your next step.

Based on your years of experience and qualifications the salary band for this position is:

• $100,000 to $115,000 per annum

Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here Are Some Of The Amazing Benefits We Provide

• Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from over 16 offices across western Canada.
• Immediate Employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
• Life Insurance and AD&D options.
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
• Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities.
• Competitive annual bonus incentives.
• Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
• Parental leave top ups.
• Shareholder opportunities.
• 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.

Location

ISL is proudly located in over 16 offices across Western Canada. This position will be located in:

• British Columbia: Burnaby

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.