Project Endineer
Parks & Environmental Services - Facilities Management and Engineering Services

Competition Number: 23/016
Employment Type: Auxiliary – Term position until February 2024
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Rate of Pay: $50.34 to $57.05 per hour (plus 14% in lieu of benefits) (2023 rates)
Review of applications begins: 4:00pm on February 3, 2023

Job Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for arranging, coordinating and overseeing specialist resources required to support the planning, design and construction of capital works projects. This position also oversees contract management of capital projects pertaining to CRD facilities, energy conservation, regional parks infrastructure, and solid and liquid waste management with the overlying purpose of managing assets of the Capital Regional District and protecting public health and the environment.

The anticipated length of this term assignment is approximately 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science degree in relevant engineering discipline plus a minimum of six (6) years’ or equivalent progressively responsible experience in engineering design, construction and project management, preferably combined with practical experience in contract management.
• Must have or be able to obtain a membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

Applications
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit www.crd.bc.ca and submit your application on our careers page.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities
People working in this role can expect to be responsible for performing the following duties. This list is not meant to be comprehensive and other related duties similar in scope and complexity may be performed.

• Works with a senior engineer in overseeing the planning, design and construction of approved capital works projects relating to facility renewal and construction, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, building management systems, energy conservation, GHG reduction, paths, bridges, dams, Hartland site infrastructure improvements, aggregate production, leachate collection, gas processing, water, environment, air quality and other areas as required.
• Provides professional certification of work within field of expertise including signing and sealing related design drawings and as-constructed drawings.
• Provides professional and technical expertise, guidance and direction to technicians and staff including acting as project lead as assigned.
• Develops, implements and oversees project related scopes of work, schedules and budgets.
• Develops criteria for and provides external contract management, including monitoring performance to ensure construction standards are met, and preparing status reports.
• Acts as a primary contact and liaison with consultants and external stakeholders.
• Performs evaluations on facilities including detailed analysis and problem solving as well as prepares recommendations and planning estimates, including cost estimates and design proposals.
• Develops and executes engineering feasibility studies including cost analysis and technical reports.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for presentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications between internal and external stakeholders to foster successful completion of projects and plans.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To be successful at the CRD, candidates should have a shared understanding of our Cultural Traits and Statement of Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Additionally, ideal candidates would possess the following role specific knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafe BC practices/protocol, Workers’ Compensation Act and OH&S Regulations and other relevant safety statutes with emphasis on worker/contractor safety and employer’s responsibilities.
• A thorough knowledge of construction site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
• A thorough knowledge of engineering design and construction methods, construction cost estimating and construction inspection.
• Strong project management and budget control and monitoring skills.
• Demonstrated experience with preliminary and detailed design functions and carrying out feasibility studies including cost estimates.
• Demonstrated experience in project and construction management, preparing work plans, contract documents and possessing good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in the use of computers, desktop software, spreadsheets, SCADA and AutoCad software, databases and corporate information systems.
• Confined space entry and WHIMIS training required.
• Demonstrated understanding and skill in site surveying and GIS.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as well as the ability to successfully deal with multiple deadlines and conflicting agendas.
• Well-developed leadership, relationship-building and decision making skills.
• Ability to prepare detailed and comprehensive technical reports, specifications, terms of reference, contracts and specifications.