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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Civil Engineer I
Posted on October 25, 2024 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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Civil Engineer IRequisition ID: 42523 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose & FunctionSupports the planning, design, and implementation of major capital projects, leading traffic calming improvements, active transportation, and street and public realm improvement. The position is responsible for supporting the development of policy and plans related to neighbourhood traffic management.The position reports to the Senior Transportation Engineer, and works in a multi-disciplinary team that includes engineers, designers, planners, and community relations specialists, and oversees the work of technical design staff. The role also requires liaison with multiple branches within and external to the Transportation Division and the public.Specific Duties & Responsibilities Supports the planning, design, and consultation of major transportation design projects, with a focus on walking and cycling. This includes public and stakeholder engagement efforts. Supports the internal design review process and provides preliminary review of geometric designs, paint plans, and sign plans prepared by Community Transportation or other branches Identifies, collects, and analyses data to support decision making Oversees the work of engineering assistants involved in detailed geometric, sign and pavement marking design Develops and/or contributes to development of policy and guidelines relating to traffic calming Prepares and delivers presentations to peers and the public to showcase Community Transportation?s capital projects and research Participates in branch strategic planning and decision making Keeps current on emerging trends and best practices in the planning and design of traffic calming Responsible for supporting the Community Transportation Branch?s EGBC Quality Management project documentation requirements. Coordinates preparation of and/or develops design deliverables such as technical reports/memos, presentations, letters, approved geometrics, sign/paint plans, and data analysis including reports Liaises with internal and external branches and agencies (e.g., emergency services, Park Board) on design deliverables Retains and oversees consultants as needed (e.g., developing scope of work, reviewing proposals and selecting consultants, overseeing and approving consultant work, etc.) Investigates site conditions in the field to assist in conceptual design work and to observe completed works Other duties/responsibilities as assignedQualifications Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a professional engineer designation and a minimum of three years? related experience in transportation, walking, or cycling planning and design, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia. Experience supervising technical staff Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Sound knowledge of current transportation engineering design principles and methods, particularly related to walking, cycling, and traffic calming Sound knowledge of the City?s transportation network. Sound knowledge of processes and procedures relating to the planning and design of active transportation projects. Working knowledge of, among others, NA- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$97,032YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99033
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