Engineering Project Technologist/EIT

One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen.  The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

City of Delta

Engineering Project Technologist/EIT 

Delta is a vibrant municipality that is rich in soil and water, rich in history and industry, and especially rich in people. Situated in the “delta” of the Fraser River, Delta is home to a population of more than 108,000 residents. With the support of a strong farming and agricultural foundation, we pride ourselves on our past and our sustainable future.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Full Time Engineering Project Technologist to join the Engineering department for approximately 13 months.  You will work in a supportive team with the opportunity to attain a wide variety of engineering experience. If you have a passion for making a difference, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, with an amazing team, then this opportunity is right for you! This is technical engineering work in designing municipal infrastructure such as water, sewer, drainage and road systems.  This incumbent will act as both a designer and as a construction Project Manager representative ensuring compliance with plans and related specifications.  

Under the general direction of either the Capital Projects or Design Managers, the incumbent will prepare design layouts, detail drawings, specifications, construction estimates, contract documents and other related data and working drawings. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing design related direction to external Engineering Consultant firms for similar infrastructure projects.  As Project Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring both personally, and through engineering inspection staff or a Consultant, the construction of infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with plans and related specifications, schedules and budgets. The incumbent is a key liaison providing project information, assistance and direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

The ideal candidate for this job will have the following qualifications:

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized Institute of Technology,
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in municipal infrastructure design & drafting, construction, and inspection,
• Knowledge of common engineering design and construction practices,
• Experience with Master Municipal Construction Documents and typical engineering computer software,
• Strong engineering analytical skills,
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License,
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Technician (CTech).

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $51.02 - $60.28 per hour (commensurate with experience) and an excellent benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan. Interested applicants are requested to apply online at the link below, to competition number #26-199 EX by November 11, 2026 .

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted. Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application. Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.
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