Engineering Technologist 3 – Capital Projects (2026-24)

City of Mission•Mission, BC

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Mission is seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Technologist 3 – Capital Projects to join our Engineering and Capital Projects Division. Reporting to the Manager of Capital Projects, this position performs skilled technical work related to the planning, development, implementation, and administration of complex municipal engineering capital projects. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in delivering projects independently while exercising considerable judgment and initiative in the coordination and administration of municipal infrastructure works. This position is responsible for administering a wide variety of municipal engineering capital projects, including water, sewer, drainage, road, pump station, PRV station, and diking projects. Duties include preparing and administering contract documents, participating in tendering processes, conducting inspections and site visits, monitoring contractor performance, reviewing progress payments, coordinating consultants, and ensuring projects are completed to required standards, budgets, and timelines. The role also involves reviewing and approving utility permits, assisting with engineering design recommendations, monitoring project expenditures, participating in capital planning and Development Cost Charge programs, and preparing technical reports and presentations for Council and committees. The successful candidate will also provide technical expertise, mentorship, and direction to staff involved in capital project delivery while maintaining effective working relationships with internal departments, contractors, consultants, government agencies, and the public.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, municipal engineering construction practices, contract administration, and capital project management processes.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bylaws, and contract documents.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Post-secondary Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a recognized equivalent.
Recognized supervisory training.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a municipal engineering environment or recognized equivalent, including direct experience through all stages of capital project management.
Membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) as an Engineering Technologist.
A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain MMCD Certified Contract Administrator and PMP certifications.

Responsibilities

Administering a wide variety of municipal engineering capital projects, including water, sewer, drainage, road, pump station, PRV station, and diking projects.
Preparing and administering contract documents.
Participating in tendering processes.
Conducting inspections and site visits.
Monitoring contractor performance.
Reviewing progress payments.
Coordinating consultants.
Ensuring projects are completed to required standards, budgets, and timelines.
Reviewing and approving utility permits.
Assisting with engineering design recommendations.
Monitoring project expenditures.
Participating in capital planning and Development Cost Charge programs.
Preparing technical reports and presentations for Council and committees.
Providing technical expertise, mentorship, and direction to staff involved in capital project delivery.
Maintaining effective working relationships with internal departments, contractors, consultants, government agencies, and the public.