Project Engineer I Full-time Job

Main Purpose and Function
The Project Engineer will lead and support a variety of complex projects for shared micromobility, street use, and public space-related infrastructure within the Street Use Management Branch.  

 

The primary responsibilities of this position are related to the implementation, coordination, and management of the shared e-scooter pilot program, and to use engineering judgement to guide the implementation of the shared e-scooter system in accordance with industry leading practices. The Project Engineer builds and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support implementation and operations of the shared e-scooter system, and facilitates the review process for use of space in street right-of-way and private property for station siting. They assist with conducting performance reviews for the junior staff, as well as the hiring processes. 

 

The shared e-scooter pilot program and other micromobility initiatives advance key City objectives related to sustainability, equity and accessibility. The Project Engineer will continue to advance these initiatives while managing system assets, service levels and supporting local and regional growth of micromobility. The position reports to the Project Manager II and supervises junior staff. 

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages projects to support various current and future aspects of the shared micromobility programs such as:
  • Understanding the technical and community challenges of station siting;
  • Administration including compliance of the shared micromobility service contracts; and
  • Strategic implementation and planning for shared micromobility systems.
• Supervises technical staff (Engineering Assistants and Planning Assistants) and conducts performance reviews.
• Provides overall support to the Project Manager II and Branch Manager.
• Gathers expertise and knowledge of emerging policies, practices, and technologies related to the development of shared micromobility systems in North America.
• Creates and manages the station siting internal review process.
• Uses engineering judgement to assess the safety and operability of shared micromobility stations as they are integrated into the public realm and the transportation network.
• Frequent interaction and coordination with other groups to understand and mitigate impacts to other work areas.
• Acts as City liaison with external contractors and other City departments in order to coordinate shared micromobility station siting, permitting, and approvals.
• Interacts with the public, business associations, and other stakeholders to help address questions and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Manages the use of public and private space, understanding and mitigating the many trade-offs including the subtleties and sensitivities of competing needs and priorities.
• Reports out to internal and external stakeholders, including the Senior Leadership Team.
• Represent the City of Vancouver at external events and conferences.
• Reviews and provides direction for shared micromobility requirements as part of rezoning and development applications and related processes.
• Understands the impacts and trade-offs in the accommodation of shared micromobility stations on private development sites.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a professional engineer designation, and minimum four years of related experience in project management including planning, detailed design, construction, and contract management of engineering projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia. 
• A current and valid BC Driver’s License. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the City’s transportation policies and awareness of best practices in shared micromobility systems and active transportation.
• Working knowledge of the Professional Governance Act, Quality Management System and their respective frameworks and applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, with experience writing technical reports.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage staff.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands.
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability in transportation design, construction and/or project management.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
• Ability to consider a range of interests, including those of local residents, community groups, and businesses.
• Proficient in the use of software applications and databases such as MS Office and AutoCAD.

 

Position Start Date: April, 2024 

 

Position End Date: April, 2025 

 

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a 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.

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