Civil Engineer I

City of Vancouver•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$102,960 - CA$128,691•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

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