Civil Engineer II

Requisition ID: 40382 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. 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 & Function

The Senior Traffic Signs & Design Standards Engineer (Civil Engineer II) is responsible for providing oversight on the management of arterial street operations including the application of traffic control devices and the development of sign plans and regulations. The position also provides oversight on the Street & Traffic By-law and leads reviews and changes as necessary to advance Council goals and priorities. This position works with Senior Engineers to manage the Branch’s Capital Programs and coordinates with Operations Branches to implement changes to reflect Council policies.  The position oversees a number of highly technical positions and is responsible for the signing and sealing of drawings and designs according to the City’s Organizational Quality Management Plan for traffic signals, traffic control devices and signage. This position is also responsible for overseeing the management of the budgets for signal related annual capital programs.

The position reports to the Branch Manager, Traffic & Data Management Branch and provides oversight to a team of staff comprised of a Technical Supervisor and Engineering Assistants.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with Senior Engineers in the Branch in planning, developing, managing and maintaining the City’s arterial street network and traffic control signs and regulations
• Provides oversight and project management on all internally designed traffic sign plans and acts as the Engineer of record as required
• Provides oversight on the management of the annual capital programs for new signs and traffic control devices for the management of the arterial street network
• Leads discussions with Operations Superintendents in the development of priorities and strategies to deliver the annual capital programs
• Provides guidance and reviews traffic sign plans and designs developed by consultants
• Works closely with Operations staff and external partners agencies on scheduling, construction, and cost-sharing of traffic control devices
• Provides oversight on the application of traffic control devices in the City
• Provides oversight on the Street & Traffic By-law and leads reviews and changes as necessary to advance Council goals and priorities
• Reviews and seeks approval from the Branch Manager on the new design guidelines for traffic control plans and new policies and practices that reflect Council priorities
• Supervises and/or reviews analysis of network operations and capacity
• Provides guidance on complex requests from the public
• Provides direction supervision of a CEI and several Engineering Assistants in the branch on daily work, long term program development both operating and capital
• Provides oversight on development of design standards
• Supervises highly technical design staff undertaking design, asset assessment including work planning, performance planning and review, attendance management and hiring as required.
• Provides technical expertise in the research and review of new products and methods of traffic control devices
• Prepares technical studies, reports (memos, Council reports, etc.), cost estimates and presentations on complex design issues as required
• Communicate directly with the public and resolve cases developed by the City’s 3-1-1 call centre.
• Responsible for developing and reporting on section metrics, administering project accounts and identifying financial risks
• Leads in branch coordination and planning meetings.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• University Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in traffic management, and traffic signal design and operations
• Experience in project or program management and transportation engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists BC.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of best practices, and guidelines related to the installation of traffic signals and related infrastructure
• Considerable knowledge of processes and procedures relating to the planning, design and implementation of the City’s traffic control devices
• Considerable knowledge and background using design guidelines such as the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads
• Sound knowledge of current transportation engineering design principles and methods
• Background knowledge of the BC Motor Vehicle Act and relevant City By-laws
• Strong knowledge and experience using Synchro or other signal operational assessment software as well as AutoCAD, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Sound knowledge of the City’s transportation networks for all travel modes.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications
• Supervisory skills in motivating, assigning and coaching employees, prioritizing projects and working under tight timelines
• Familiarity of the City’s procurement policies, SAP, budget development and tracking and contract management
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, stakeholders and external transportation partners
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and ability to speak and make presentations to City Council, stakeholders and the public
• Ability to prepare technical presentations and reports on complex design issues
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups/partners

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: June, 2024 

Position End Date: May, 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $106345 to $132936 per annum

Application Close: April 30, 2024

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. 

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