Ingénieur Civil, Construction

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Utilities Management Branch, the Utilities Coordination Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise for regulating the use of City streets by 3rd party utility companies including BC Hydro, FortisBC, Telus, Rogers, Creative Energy and similar.

The Utilities Coordination Engineer will support the Senior Engineer in negotiating on behalf of Engineering Services with 3rd party utilities, developers, consultants, and government bodies to ensure that the best interests of the City are met with respect to use of streets infrastructure.

The Utilities Coordination Engineer is responsible for developing and analyzing policy and bylaws through liaising with internal and external stakeholders, as well as writing technical specifications, reports and letters.

This position also provides full support for the Utilities Management team involved in the day to day project design review, permitting and approval together with coordination of construction works and projects related to 3rd party utilities.

Key internal contacts include Director of Water and Utilities Management, Associate Director Utilities Management, Assistant Branch Manager and other Engineering Branches, Risk Management, Law, Finance and Technology Services.

Key external contacts include the following utility companies: BC Hydro, Telus, FortisBC, Rogers, Creative Energy, , CMBC and TransLink to name a few as well as Private Businesses, General Contractors, Developers and Private citizens. In addition, contacts will include regulatory bodies such as BCUC, CRTC, Technical Safety BC and WorkSafe BC.

This exempt position is responsible for providing engineering expertise for regulating the use of City streets by 3rd party utilities including design review of projects together with permitting and coordination of construction. In addition, the work involves participating in proceedings with regulatory agencies such as the CRTC and the BC Utilities Commission and developing policy around these activities.

Initiate and complete detailed design work and technical studies, work with City and private construction crews, and direct other technical and clerical staff to assist in carrying out the required duties.

These duties will include design review, performing investigations, co-ordinating construction work and innovative projects related to 3rd party utility coordination issues, and participating in meetings with internal staff, consultants, contractors and other government organizations and the public.

Represent Engineering Services in multi-disciplinary project technical teams to co-ordinate and manage departmental review processes for project design drawings and Design and Construction Standards, and making decisions for any identified conflicts as necessary.

Coordinate and manage the construction of internally and externally delivered infrastructure utility projects, with a focus on minimizing impacts to residents, business owners and the public.

Provide overall support to the Associate Director, Utilities Management and make presentations to Council, Committees, and advisory committees to Council as required.

In addition, the successful candidate will be required to write letters, technical specifications, standards and various studies and reports.

University degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
Ideally 2 to 5 years of progressive experience in design, construction and project management including engineering, operational, and administrative responsibilities.
Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or EIT in British Columbia with EGBC is mandatory.

Background in the City’s 3rd party utility use of streets and municipal access process and relevant City by-laws is an asset.
Experience in engineering and project management including planning, detailed design, construction, and contract management of engineering projects and in particular with utilities such as BC Hydro, FortisBC, Telus, Rogers or Creative Energy.
Familiarity with the City’s Street Utilities Bylaw, Street and Traffic Bylaw, and 3rd Party utility policies and regulations including Municipal Access Agreements.
Business Unit/Department : Engineering Services (1300)
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $99,947 to $124,934 per annum (PEng)/ Pay Grade RNG- 060: $77,680 to $97,090 per annum (EIT)

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