engineering service project manager
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - *Project Engineer (Operations and Maintenance)
Posted on April 13, 2026 by Employer details Metro Vancouver
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*Project Engineer (Operations and Maintenance)Position Status: Full-Time RegularDepartment: Liquid Waste ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P2A ($108,607.2 - $127,710.87 annually) (2024 wage rates) Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a * Project Engineer who will be an integral part of the sewers and drainage operations, treatment operations, and maintenance teams at Metro Vancouver. The engineer will carry out a wide range of activities from the operations and maintenance areas of the sewage collections, treatment, and drainage systems, working with both technical and field staff. Work can include, but is not limited to, asset design, asset condition, performance management, operational activities, maintenance reliability, emergency response, and capital works support.You are a motivated, self-starting individual with a strong technical background and experience in sewerage infrastructure management. You have a great attitude, aptitude, and communication skills and show interest in identifying opportunities to improve work processes.You are a problem solver who enjoys the challenge of working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. The *Project Engineer will initially report to the Director of Wastewater Collections and Drainage. This role: Performs engineering and project management duties related to operations and maintenance of sewer collections, treatment, and urban drainage systems. The focus is on WWTPs, sewage pump stations, large sewers, odour & corrosion control facilities, drainage facilities (including a dam), and sewage storage tanks. This role will include participation in Metro Vancouver?s Capital program, reviewing designs to ensure Operations and Maintenance issues are addressed. Engineering and project management work may include design; document preparation; specifications; contract administration; budgetary oversight; cost estimates; scheduling; and report writing. Prepares and tracks financial aspects of projects and provides project management oversight for multiple 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 defined scope, schedule and budget and consults senior staff on deviations. May lead projects with well-defined outcomes and acts as a resource to junior engineers and technical staff on routine operational issues. Handles problems of some complexity requiring inspection and liaison with contractors and other staff to investigate related operating, construction, and design issues in order 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. ¬ Works with engineering staff and consultants and liaises with internal departments and external contacts including member municipalities, regulatory agencies and the general public; works on multiple simultaneous projects in various stages of completion. Researches, analyzes, interprets, and studies technical information. Makes conclusions and diagnoses problems based on a sound understanding and application of engineering principles. Ensures quality standards are upheld in field of specialization and establishes project plans based on priorities of the unit or team. Identifies non-standard conditions and makes recommendations for remedy. Uses judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve unusual or problem situations. Consults on difficult, complex or highly unusual matters or decisions and provides progress and technical updates to- 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 #112605
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