Civil engineering Jobs in Colwood, BC

The District of Saanich is seeking an experienced civil engineer to join our Engineering Department. The Engineering Technician IV will perform technical work involving both field and office assignments related to the field of civil engineering design, transportation, underground utilities and land development. This includes a variety of engineering duties such as contract administration, inspection of construction projects, reports of activities undertaken, liaison with the public or consultants, preparation of conceptual, preliminary and final design drawings. May also include directing junior staff working on a specific project when required.

As an Engineering Technician IV, you will perform project scoping, manage the design and delivery of engineering projects from the concept phase through to construction completion including overseeing a team of consultants; respond to public inquiries; provide technical support to internal construction crews; liaise with / make recommendations to the Engineer of Record regarding design changes; and participate in intra or inter-departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a sound technical foundation, strong project management skills, refined organization skills, and effective communication skills.

Requirements include a two-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution; a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience; eligibility for registration as an AScT with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians BC; a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License; a personal vehicle available for use as and when required.  Candidate will be conversant with computer-based engineering applications including AutoCAD.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday (35 hours per week).

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $48.10 per hour and an excellent benefits package.  Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca .   Please apply via our careers page by 11 : 45 p.m. on January 13, 2025 quoting competition 24341 .   In addition to the interview process, testing will be conducted.

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence [email protected] .  We t hank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.