Software engineer Offres d'emploi - Maple Ridge, BC

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer in our Engineering Design and Construction Division. Bring Your Engineering Expertise to Life: Design & Build the Future of Our City. Are you passionate about bringing infrastructure from concept to construction? We’re looking for a Project Engineer with a strong background in design and construction to join our Engineering Department. In this pivotal role, you’ll take the lead on a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects, but specifically on water, sanitary sewer, and drainage utilities, ensuring designs translate seamlessly into successful, on-the-ground results.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Design and Construction, the Project Engineer serves as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on infrastructure projects across the city. Your focus will be on the full lifecycle of capital projects: taking conceptual ideas through detailed design and into construction, completion, and handoff. You’ll be responsible for coordinating consultants and contractors, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and driving excellence in design and delivery.

What You’ll Do:
• Lead and manage complex municipal infrastructure projects, with a focus on the design and construction phases.
• Oversee the preparation and review of detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate construction activities, ensuring adherence to design, safety, environmental, and MMCD standards.
• Develop project schedules, track key deliverables, and ensure critical path tasks stay on target.
• Control project budgets and proactively manage risks and change orders during construction.
• Prepare and evaluate RFPs, RFQs, and Invitations to Tender, including contractor selection and contract administration.
• Conduct site visits to ensure quality control and compliance with design intent.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and review their work to ensure consistency and quality.
• Represent the City in discussions with consultants, contractors, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Recommend updates to design standards, policies, and internal processes to drive continuous improvement.

What You Bring:
The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of design engineering and construction practices specific to municipal infrastructure, along with a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams and successfully oversee projects from initial drawings through to final delivery. They demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, allowing them to resolve issues collaboratively while maintaining positive working relationships across stakeholders. With excellent communication skills, they can effectively present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. In addition, they have an understanding of municipal bylaws and relevant regulatory standards and are proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools to support efficient and effective project delivery.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of recent related experience in engineering design and construction, preferably in a municipal environment.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.

Your Future with Us!
At the City of Maple Ridge your work matters. You’ll contribute to projects that shape your community and improve quality of life for residents. You’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values excellence, accountability, and forward-thinking design. If you're ready to grow your career in a dynamic municipal environment, while making a real difference, we want to hear from you.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting .

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.