project engineer, construction
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - *Project Engineer (Policy, Planning, Analysis)
Posted on June 01, 2026 by Employer details Metro Vancouver
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*Project Engineer (Policy, Planning, Analysis)Position Status: Full-Time RegularDepartment: Water ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P2A ($108,607.20 - $127,710.87 annually) (2024 wage rates) Our Water Services Department is seeking a *Project Engineer to join our Policy, Planning and Analysis (PPA) division. The PPA division provides policy development and coordination, infrastructure analysis and planning, and development and implementation of Water Services key policies and strategic plans such as the Drinking Water Management Plan, Drinking Water Conservation Plan, and key components of the Joint Water Use Plan for the Seymour and Capilano Water Supply Areas. You will work as part of a collaborative team supporting a range of drinking water planning initiatives related to the provision of drinking water within Metro Vancouver. With guidance from senior staff, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of short? and long?term plans, undertake technical and policy analysis, and support projects that inform decision?making. The role involves preparing technical reports, memos, and briefing materials for senior leadership, committees, and the Board, coordinating project tasks and deliverables, and working closely with internal teams and member jurisdictions to support the delivery of sustainable and reliable drinking water services. You are a registered Professional Engineer that excels in oral and written communication, project management, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Expertise in any of the following areas would be considered an asset: liquid waste or water utility and environmental planning, water governance, climate change, water conservation, and knowledge of provincial and federal legislation related to drinking water. The *Project Engineer reports to the Program Manager, Policy, Planning & Innovation. This role: Performs a range of engineering and project management work, mostly involving short and long-term utility planning initiatives, and applies principles and practices of the profession to ensure results are achieved in a sound and practical manner. Projects and initiatives may include Drinking Water Management Plan, Drinking Water Conservation Plan, greywater reuse, hydropower generation, water conservation initiatives or other sustainable and innovative water-related subjects. Performs project administration and coordination, including document preparation, contract administration; budgetary oversight; cost estimates; scheduling; and report writing. Interprets and analyzes provincial, regional, and local planning documents and policies, responds to requests for planning information, reviews and comments on various considerations and environmental initiatives, and provides general operational support to the functioning of the Policy, Planning and Analysis group. Prepares and tracks financial aspects of projects and provides project management oversight for consulting projects including contract administration. Sets and monitors project schedules. Monitors and controls costs within own work ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds making recommendations to senior engineers. Works on routine engineering projects and substantial components of complex engineering initiatives. Works to define scope, schedule, and budget and consults senior staff on deviations. May lead projects with well-defined outcomes and act as a resource to junior engineers and technical staff on routine operational issues. Handles problems of some complexity related to the development of policy and planning initiatives requiring inspection and liaison with consultants and other staff to investigate any issues in order to ascertain alternatives. Assesses, evaluates and incorporates technical requirements including input from external agencies and other Metro Vancouver departments.- Location Burnaby, BC
- Work location On site
- Salary$108,607.2YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #113793
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