*Project Engineer

Township of Muskoka Lakes; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Vancouver's Liquid Waste Services is seeking two Project Engineers to design and oversee the construction and rehabilitation of sewer infrastructure, including pipes, underground chambers, and air management facilities.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and scopes, liaise with internal and external partners and report to the Lead Senior Engineer. A BASc in engineering and P.Eng eligibility are required, with EGBC membership preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science in engineering; PE designation to be obtained.
• Eligible for P.Eng. with EGBC membership.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering principles and their application.
• Contract administration and project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare specifications, contract administration, budget oversight.
• Track financials and manage multiple projects.
• Lead projects with defined scope, schedule and budget; consult senior staff as needed.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders to ensure oversight and compliance.
• Ensure quality standards and provide progress reports to senior staff.

Skills

Contract administration

Project management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

BASc in Engineering

P.Eng. eligibility

EGBC membership

Job description

(2 Positions)
Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (Positions to last not later than March 15, 2028 and June 30, 2028)
Department: Liquid Waste Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P2A ($4,162.95 - $4,895.20 bi-weekly) (2024 wage rates)

Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking two * Project Engineers who will successfully deliver liquid waste infrastructure projects
You are: a qualified professional who has interests and experience in working with a team of professionals to design and oversee construction and rehabilitation of sewer infrastructures such as sewer pipes, underground chambers, and air management facilities. You have interest and experience in managing budgets, schedules, and scopes of work to ensure successful delivery of projects.
The Project Engineer reports to the Lead Senior Engineer.

• Performs a range of engineering and project management work including design; document preparation; specifications; contract administration; budgetary oversight; cost estimates; scheduling; and report writing.
• Prepares and tracks financial aspects of projects and provides project management oversight for multiple projects including contract administration. Sets and monitors project schedules. Monitors and controls costs within own work ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds making recommendations to senior engineers.
• Works on routine engineering projects and substantial components of complex engineering initiatives. Works to defined scope, schedule and budget and consults senior staff on deviations. May lead projects with well-defined outcomes and acts as a resource to junior engineers and technical staff on routine operational issues.
• Handles problems of some complexity requiring inspection and liaison with contractors and other staff to investigate related operating, construction, and design issues in order to ascertain alternatives. Assesses, evaluates and incorporates technical requirements including input from external agencies and other Metro Vancouver departments. Explains difficult issues and works to establish consensus and compliance.
• Works with engineering staff and consultants and liaises with internal departments and external contacts including member municipalities, regulatory agencies and the general public; works on multiple simultaneous projects in various stages of completion.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and studies technical information. Makes conclusions and diagnoses problems based on a sound understanding and application of engineering principles. Ensures quality standards are upheld in field of specialization and establishes project plans based on priorities of the unit or team.
• Identifies non-standard conditions and makes recommendations for remedy. Uses judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve unusual or problem situations. Consults on difficult, complex or highly unusual matters or decisions and provides progress and technical updates to senior staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

To be successful, you have:

• Bachelor of Applied Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Necessary work experience to obtain Professional Engineering designation.
• Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and their application in relevant discipline.
• Ability to interpret and apply standard engineering and related guidelines to area of specialty such as technical manuals, codes and regulations, contracting policies, safety regulations and corporate and board policies.
• Demonstrated contract administration and project management skills. Ability to organize and prioritize a complex series of project components to meet multiple time based deliverables requiring a high level of detail and accuracy. Demonstrates persistence to overcome obstacles.
• Sound written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including letter, report writing, and presentation skills. Ability to explain difficult issues and works to establish consensus and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with internal and external contacts. Skill in dealing tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations including contact with the public, member municipalities, government agencies and contractors.
• Ability to work under general direction and use sound independent judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address and resolve unusual or problem situations. Uses judgment to determine which methods are applicable in any given situation. Sound problem solving skills; ability to analyze business needs and provide strategic input.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented work environment; contributes to the team with constructive ideas, information and experiences.
• Strong analytical and research skills and ability to present recommendations clearly. Displays a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's license.

*Candidates with lesser or greater experience may be considered at the Assistant Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level, along with the applicable rate of pay.

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