Civil Engineer I - Sewers and Drainage Design Full-time Job

Main Purpose and Function
The Civil Engineer I in the Sewers Design Branch provides engineering design, project management, contract management, and inspection services during the design and construction of sewer infrastructure projects, establishes sewers requirements for development proposals, and investigates sewer system and drainage problems. 

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes cost effective storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure design for construction by City or private crews 
• Provides project management of sewer and multi-disciplinary (sewer, water, streets) capital projects 
• Performs field reviews on  sewer assets to ensure compliance with sewer standards
• Reviews designs and/or tender documents for storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure capital designs 
• Schedules sewer capital projects in consultation with Sewer Operations staff
• Reviews CCTV inspection reports of sewer infrastructure 
• Prepares letters and media information related to sewer construction works
• Completes post construction evaluation of project closing task
• Investigates storm events and flooding locations and liaises with Sewer Operations, Risk Management and the public 
• Completes rezoning and development application reviews for sewer infrastructure requirements
• Provides direction to sewer staff for separating private property plumbing system and correcting improper plumbing connections
• Communicates and liaises with outside agencies, public, internal branches to discuss sewer system operation 
• Other duties/responsibility as assigned

 

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer designation and minimum 0-2 years of related experience in municipal civil infrastructure design, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience (new graduates and EITs are encouraged to apply)
• Registration or eligibility for registration as an Engineer-In-Training or a Professional Engineer in British Columbia. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and application of engineering principles related to hydraulics, hydrology and rainwater management 
• Knowledge of Organizational Quality Management processes and frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication and report writing 
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands 
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills 
• Demonstrated ability in utility design, construction and project management
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
• Proficient in the use of computer design and modelling software such as PCSWMM, ArcGIS and AutoCAD

 

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

 

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: June, 2025 

Position End Date: December, 2025 

Salary Information (EIT): Pay Grade RNG-060: $75410 to $94253 per annum

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $97032 to $121294 per annum

 

Application Close: May 25, 2025

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the worlds most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.
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