Civil Engineer I

Main Purpose and Function

The Transportation Planning Engineer supports the planning of local and regional transportation within the City of Vancouver, including planning for improved walking, biking, transit and goods movement.  The position also supports the analysis and review of long-range transportation policy and program initiatives related to citywide and regional strategies.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Supports the transportation planning for the City of Vancouver to meet the needs of residents and businesses over a 30 year horizon at a citywide, community and corridor level and advances specific projects with a focus on walking and cycling
• Reviews, conducts and delivers transportation studies and reports
• Conducts data analysis and modelling and associated reporting of the transportation network
• Prepares conceptual designs and related cost estimates
• Participates in public engagement events related to transportation projects or policies, including engaging residents about the benefits of proposed improvements
• Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies such as Translink and MOTI
• Reviews and provides comments/input on major development projects within Vancouver and region as required
• Assists in the review and comments on Regional Transportation Advisory Committee and Transportation Planning Subcommittee’s materials for briefing City representatives and senior staff
• Keeps current on emerging transportation planning trends and guidelines
• Assists in the preparation of Council reports and prepares and delivers technical presentations to the public and external agencies
• Manages consultant contracts and supervises junior branch staff including work plans
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a professional engineer designation and minimum three years’ related experience in transportation planning, modelling and network analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia
• Experience in planning and design of local to regional transportation and transit projects; and/or roadway geometric design including complete streets
• Experience in conducting transportation studies, data analysis and  corridor reviews

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of engineering practices, design principles and theories related to transportation and transit systems
• Working knowledge of City by-laws, transportation policies, infrastructure development processes, and policy development processes.

• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to anticipate and manage multiple interacting and technically complex issues

• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact

• Ability to consider a range of interests, including those of local residents, community groups, and businesses
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment with little supervision
• Ability to prioritize and organize work, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines

• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of software applications such as MS Office and AutoCAD

Business Unit/Department : Engineering Services 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: August 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade 80: $102,960 to $128,691 per annum

Application Close: August 5, 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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