Transportation - Engineering Technician

The City of Victoria; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flex schedule

Job summary

The City of Victoria is seeking a Transportation - Engineering Technician to perform research, analyses, and draft municipal transportation drawings using CAD. You will collect field data, prepare cost estimates, monitor expenditures, and ensure plans meet city standards.

You will analyze zoning and permit applications, liaise with departments and outside agencies, and assist in safety-focused design decisions.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (2 years).
• Traffic Control Certification (16 hrs).
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.
• 2 years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce drawings for municipal infrastructure using CAD; collect field data; produce cost estimates; monitor costs and expenditures.
• Review base plans with field checks for accuracy and completeness; maintain records and databases; assist in updating drawings and maps.
• Provide technical information and advice on transportation design requirements to staff, consultants and outside agencies.
• Review zoning, development and permit applications for compliance with city standards and specifications; approve street occupancy permits and inspect work.
• Investigate transportation safety and design issues; perform field investigations and calculations for road design, sight distances, drainage.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Organize and prioritize

Civil engineering planning

CAD software

Engineering software

Record keeping

Technical drawing

Code interpretation

Stakeholder liaison

Safety on site

Education

Technical School Diploma in Civil Engineering Tech

Traffic Control Certification

BC Class 5 Driver's Licence

Tools

CAD software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Job description

Job Description

Transportation - Engineering Technician

Competition Number: 26/169

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: September 10, 2026

Closing Date: September 24, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Work schedule: Monday to Friday (35 hour work week) – Continuous (Full-Time)

Salary: $44.25 per hour, Pay Grade 11

Job Code: 4345

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

WORK FROM HOME

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.

FLEX

The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.

POSITION FUNCTION

Perform research, analyses and review functions related to transportation planning, operation and design.

KEY DUTIES

Design and produce drawings related to the municipal infrastructure using computer aided drafting; collect field data for the production of engineering drawings and plans; produce cost estimates; monitor job costs and verify expenditures; review base plans by conducting field checks to ensure accuracy and completeness; maintain manual and computerized records and databases, files, plans, base maps, and systems models; assist in the production, and updating of related engineering drawings, maps, and statistical reports.

Apply the principles of project management on construction projects; liaise with other departments and outside agencies as required; conduct inspections of construction sites to ensure design, specifications and safety standards are met.

Respond to enquiries and complaints from the public, outside agencies and other departments in person, by phone, and in writing; liaise with and provide technical information and advice on transportation issues to staff, consultants and outside agencies regarding design requirements, pedestrian flow, cycling, traffic movement, on-street regulations, and bylaws.

Review rezoning and development permit applications, building permit applications, and utility and sign permit applications for compliance and functionality; review engineering designs to ensure compliance with City standards and specifications; provide technical advice and interpretation to applicants, contractors and professional consultants on design submissions and advise on required changes. Review and approve street occupancy permits; conduct site inspections to review the work of City crews and contractors to ensure compliance.

Research, investigate, analyze and recommend solutions on transportation safety, design, and operations issues, including collisions trends and occurrences for all transportation modes. Perform field investigations and calculations regarding transportation infrastructure safety, design and operations; calculate land design issues such as road grades, loading for traffic signal poles, sight and stopping sight distances, rainwater flow, and road drainage.

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is generated by requests from the public and permit applications; projects are performed according to annual construction schedule or assigned by supervisor.

Work is reviewed upon completion.

Issues such as schedule changes and final design are discussed with Supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (rare)

Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (occasional)

Dexterity while performing manual and computer aided design. (occasional)

Mental Effort:

Short periods of intense concentration while designing and drafting. (often)

Deal with complaints and negative comments. (often)

Meet multiple deadlines. (occasional)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

Focus on detailed drawings, a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (often)

Work Environment:

Office.

Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (occasional)

Presence on construction sites. (occasional)

Work outside in all weather conditions. (occasional)

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Organize and prioritize work.

Understand and apply the principles and techniques of civil engineering planning, design, estimating, project co-ordination and construction.

Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software such as CAD and engineering software.

Maintain accurate records.

Produce civil engineering technical drawings for municipal roads and utility construction using manual and computer aided drafting techniques.

Read and interpret engineering codes, standards and drawings.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

Work safely on job sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

Technical School Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology. (2 years)

Traffic Control Certification. (16 hrs)

Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience:

2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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