Mechanical Design Engineer (Fleet Engineering and Asset Management)

Requisition ID: 46667 

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function  
The Mechanical Engineer provides project management, fleet management and design expertise in the acquisition, modification, and outfitting of all City vehicles and equipment purchases, as well as major changes to existing vehicles and equipment. Duties also include maintenance program development, failure analysis, and repair design.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design and failure analysis expertise, along with safe design modifications to the existing fleet
• Provide detailed designs for outfitting of new vehicles and equipment using 3D CAD software
• Act as Engineer of Record for fleet repair, outfitting, and modification designs
• Act as Engineer of Record for small City infrastructure projects like guardrails, sidewalk hatches, signs, benches, decks, etc.
• Act as Engineer of Record for upgrades and maintenance of various plant and field equipment (asphalt plant, concrete plant, cemetery, etc.)
• Manage the modification request process which includes examining the internal customer requests for compliance to Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards among other regulations, coordinating the work between the various shops, and following up with vendors and other stakeholders
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for new equipment entering service
• Coordinate with supply chain management during vendor selection recommendation 
• Make fleet decisions that align with City goals and initiatives (i.e. Greenest City Action Plan)
• Develop personal leadership skills to complement the Fleet Asset Management Team 
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A university degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), or Engineering Licensee (P.L.Eng.) with EGBC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience with EGBC Practice Guidelines and the new Professional Governance Act (PGA)
• Excellent report writing skills, along with verbal & written communication & the ability to communicate with internal/external stakeholders effectively
• A genuine interest in working with vehicles and equipment
• Well-developed computer skills
• Mechanical design related to mobile equipment specifically truck body design, trailer design, and/or other small infrastructure design
• Steel and aluminum sheet-metal and structural member design, weld design, machine design, and wood design experience
• 3D CAD modelling experience required (Autodesk Inventor experience is considered an asset)
• PDM Software (Autodesk Vault), 2D CAD experience (Autodesk AutoCAD), Plasma/Oxy table nesting and programming software (ESAB Columbus) is an asset

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid class 5 BC Driver’s License with and a satisfactory Commercial driving record

• Candidates must attach the following to be considered:
  • Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)

Business Unit/Department : Engineering Services 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: August, 2026 

Salary Information:  Pay Grade RNG-080: $102,960 to $128,691 per annum

Application Close: July 21, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.   Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion . 

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories

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