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Posting Title

Position Classification

LSO 5 -Designated Profssnl Eng

Union

PEA

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$97,661.10 - $129,926.28 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment*

Close Date

9/3/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Min Transportation and Transit

Ministry Branch / Division

Engineering Services/Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services (ITIS)

Job Summary

The Team
The Highway Design and Geomatics Engineering team provides engineering leadership, technical expertise, and project delivery support for the planning, design, construction, operation, and long-term resilience of British Columbia's transportation infrastructure.

The Role
The Senior Engineering Manager Highway Design Services provides leadership and strategic direction for the delivery of complex highway design, transportation infrastructure, and multidisciplinary engineering projects within the Northern Region and Southern Interior.

The position is responsible for establishing program priorities, directing project delivery strategies, managing financial and human resources, and overseeing consultant teams.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

University degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent post-secondary degree, with a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Related experience includes, but is not limited to:

Experience in highway design and construction of projects of considerable scope and complexity.

Experience supervising and/or providing direction to staff or project teams.

Experience working with, and providing advice and counsel to,



senior management and executives; and building effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Qualified Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC ). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Applicants holding a Professional Licence (P.L.Eng.) in a relevant discipline may be considered provided the licence scope permits the individual to independently perform the full duties of the position. This includes:

Providing technical direction to staff and consultants,

Exercising qualified judgement,

Reviewing and accepting engineering deliverables,

Recommending, reviewing and accepting design variances,

Supervising professional practice activities,

Consultant management, and

Assuming professional responsibility for engineering work within the program areas assigned to the position.

The scope of practice associated with the Professional Licence must be sufficient to support leadership and professional oversight of the full range of highway design projects delivered by the work unit.

Travel throughout the province is required; must be willing and able to drive and travel in all weather conditions to other MOTI office locations and project sites.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position




Amendment 2026-08-13: Posting close date extended until September 3, 2026. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process. TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning anddevelopment. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paidleave entitlement.To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

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