Senior Highway Design Engineer
About the role
Ministry of Transportation and Transit
Multiple Locations, BC (Hybrid) This position can be based in any Ministry of Transportation & Transit office. This position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Senior Highway Design Engineer
$88,317.71 - $117,742.05 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment
At Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services (ITIS), you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and climate-resilient transportation infrastructure for communities across British Columbia. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive teamwork, and practical solutions that help strengthen the province's transportation network.
As the Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise in water resources and highway drainage to support transportation projects across the province. You'll lead technical work, provide trusted advice, and work with a range of partners to deliver practical solutions that balance safety, environmental stewardship, and long-term resilience.
Qualifications for this role include
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association; AND Seven (7) years’ of related engineering experience, such as: duties associated with highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, development review, design review, climate resilience and risk, assessment, consultant management, and water resources support of emergency response engineering services. Valid class 5 BC driver’s license or an equivalent driver's license from another province or jurisdiction.
Professional Registration and Certification Requirements
You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment. Applicants holding a Professional Licence (P.L.Eng.) in a relevant discipline may be considered provided the licence scope allows the incumbent to independently undertake and assume professional responsibility for the full range of duties associated with highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, development review, design review, climate resilience and risk, assessment, consultant management, and water resources support of emergency response engineering services.
For more information and to apply online by August 25, 2026, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/124796
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About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.
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Senior Highway Design Engineer
About the role
Ministry of Transportation and Transit
Multiple Locations, BC (Hybrid) This position can be based in any Ministry of Transportation & Transit office. This position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Senior Highway Design Engineer
$88,317.71 - $117,742.05 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment
At Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services (ITIS), you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and climate-resilient transportation infrastructure for communities across British Columbia. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive teamwork, and practical solutions that help strengthen the province's transportation network.
As the Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise in water resources and highway drainage to support transportation projects across the province. You'll lead technical work, provide trusted advice, and work with a range of partners to deliver practical solutions that balance safety, environmental stewardship, and long-term resilience.
Qualifications for this role include
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association; AND Seven (7) years’ of related engineering experience, such as: duties associated with highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, development review, design review, climate resilience and risk, assessment, consultant management, and water resources support of emergency response engineering services. Valid class 5 BC driver’s license or an equivalent driver's license from another province or jurisdiction.
Professional Registration and Certification Requirements
You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment. Applicants holding a Professional Licence (P.L.Eng.) in a relevant discipline may be considered provided the licence scope allows the incumbent to independently undertake and assume professional responsibility for the full range of duties associated with highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, development review, design review, climate resilience and risk, assessment, consultant management, and water resources support of emergency response engineering services.
For more information and to apply online by August 25, 2026, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/124796
Not the right fit? Search for Highway Design Engineer jobs in British Columbia, Canada
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.