**Position Status:**Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than April 2, 2027 with the possibility of extension)
**Department:**Water Services
**Employee Group:**Exempt
**Location:**4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
**Salary Range/ Wage Rate:**Professional / Technical, Level P3A ($4,737.15 - $5,573.08 bi-weekly) (2024 wage rates)

Our Water Services Department is seeking a *Senior Project Engineer who is a structural engineer with experience managing projects and completing structural designs for municipal or industrial facilities. The successful candidate is a registered Professional Engineer in good standing, who will work on projects such as reservoirs, pump stations, watermains, and treatment plants.

You are: A critical thinker, a self-starter, technically proficient, a good communicator, well organized, detail oriented, and are enthusiastic about improving our region.

The *Senior Project Engineer reports to the Lead Senior Engineer.

This role:

• Performs complex and varied engineering and project management work that may involve project design and management for large projects. Applies principles and practices of profession to ensure results are achieved in a sound and practical manner.
• Works on structural engineering projects of varying complexity. May lead projects and act as a resource to junior engineers. Typical design projects include seismic upgrades, underground control chambers, and structural refurbishments of facilities.
• Provides project management oversight for multiple projects. Sets and monitors project schedules. Prepares, tracks, and is responsible for financial aspects and overall budgets of projects. Monitors and controls costs to ensure the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Participates in short and long range planning.
• Analyzes and assesses requirements and recommends optimal methods for achieving objectives.
• Makes decisions and provides recommendations on a variety of issues with broad policies and mandates as guidelines. Uses ingenuity to devise original, practical and economical solutions.
• Prepares and reviews project designs, technical reports and contract specifications for consulting services, equipment and construction. Acts as Metro Vancouver’s appointed representative in assigned matters of project and contract obligations including project initiatives, site inspections, and determination of regulatory requirements. May be required to negotiate significant technical or financial interest on behalf of Metro Vancouver.
• Handles problems of varied complexity requiring inspection and liaison with contractors and other staff to investigate related operating, construction, and design issues 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.
• Directs the actions of consultants recommending changes to scope and negotiating new terms as required. Deals with full range of project dimensions that may include legal, property, public contact, and liaising with various levels of government, and other regulatory bodies.
• Explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view, supports position with evidence, research or experience gained in similar situations. Typically acts as a project leader and actively works to encourage teamwork, collaboration and efficiency.
• May supervise professional engineers and/or technical staff engaged in complex technical work. Peer reviews the work of colleagues and provides guidance to consulting engineers and technical staff. Acts as a resource to staff members for advice and guidance on potential approaches and problem situations. May be a resource for presentations and questions to the Metro Vancouver board, committees and municipal councils.
• May work as a technical/specialist resource, collaborating with senior engineers, management and/or government officials in the development of regulatory or government policy initiatives affecting Metro Vancouver.
• Participates in the design, preparation and approval of engineering standards in area of specialty.
• Performs other related duties as required.

To be successful, you have:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science degree in a civil or structural engineering discipline. Demonstration of competencies and a minimum of 4 years post-registration (P.Eng.) experience; or Demonstration of competencies and minimum of 2 years’ post-registration (P.Eng.) with a minimum of 8 years total of directly relevant engineering experience is required; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 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 act as a resource to staff and provide sound and practical guidance for unusual or problem situations. Has experience in the design of concrete and structural steel structures, and is familiar with CSA A23.3 and CSA S16.1 design codes. The ability to use SAP 2000 is considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering and technical guidelines and principles related to area of specialization such as technical manuals, codes and regulations, contracting policies, safety regulations and corporate and board policies. Ability to adapt or adjust guidelines and procedures for unique or difficult situations.
• Proven contract administration and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a complex series of project components for large complex projects to meet multiple time based deliverables requiring a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to resolve problems within established guidelines and procedures; ability to use judgment to determine which methods are applicable in any given situation.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including letter, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to explain difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view or way of doing things.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain respectful working relationships with internal and external contacts under circumstances that are considerably complex and time sensitive. Skill in dealing openly, tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations including dealings with the public, member municipalities, government agencies and contractors. Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented work environment and deal effectively with disagreements and prevent the escalation of conflict.
• Ability to work under broad direction and use significant independent judgment to problem solve when more than one option is possible. Ability to identify opportunities to address emerging needs. Proven ability to take initiative, work with minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to meet timelines and objectives requiring persistence to overcome obstacles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the organizational culture, processes and mechanisms necessary to attain work objectives; upholds Metro Vancouver’s reputation through positive and forthright dealings with other organizations and members of the public.
• Ability to supervise, coach and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness. Ability to mentor and foster the development junior engineer, technical staff and direct reports as required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s license.

-Candidates with lesser experience may be considered at the Project Engineer level, along with the applicable rate of pay.