The Senior Water Design Engineer is responsible for managing programs that support the renewal and replacement of aging drinking water infrastructure (distribution main and transmission main). The position provides design, project management and contract management during the design and construction of infrastructure projects; establishes water system requirements for development proposals; supports water system maintenance and operations; and provides long range asset planning in branch, departmental and city-wide planning initiatives.

The position reports to the Assistant Branch Manager and manages a team comprised of Civil Engineers, Engineering Assistants and Survey Assistants, responsible for project scoping, design drawings, budget estimating and inspection during construction The position works closely with Waterworks Operations, Engineering Strategy and Standards, Engineering Project Delivery, and various branches across Engineering and the other departments. Also liaises with external organizations such as Metro Vancouver and BC Hydro

Leadership and Resource Planning

Managing a team of Engineers, Engineering Assistants, and Surveyors responsible for capital project design submissions and project management documents
Assigns responsibilities/tasks and completes performance plans/reviews and training plans

Planning, Design & Construction

Manages and oversees the quality control of water and multi-disciplinary (i.e., water, sewer, streets) capital projects, in accordance with the City’s Project Management Framework.
Responsible, as the Engineer of Record, for all capital design submissions generated by the team, including Direct Supervision requirements of subordinates




Ensure all team members and design submissions adhere to the Quality Management System (QMS), Professional Governance Act (PGA) and Project Management Framework (PMF) requirements
Oversees constructability planning during design submissions for cost effective construction implementation Coordinates and liaises with Waterworks Asset Management, Planning, and Development groups during capital project planning and detailed design
Liaises with other City departments to coordinate the design, planning, and construction of Waterworks projects. Develops and maintains construction schedule and budget; oversees progression and budgetary expenditures of capital projects.
Completes post construction evaluation of project closing tasks
Oversees the scoping, procurement and management of professional design service contracts, as required, for the replacement or rehabilitation of linear Waterworks assets
Oversees progression and budgetary expenditures of capital projects Prepares technical reports, presentations, letters and memos
Communicates with the public, consultants, and staff across the city departments

Advances the design and construction standards for Waterworks, as part of overall City of Vancouver Engineering Design Standards
Leads the review of externally designed Waterworks projects.





Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum of eight years related experience in the design and construction of water infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of civil engineering practices and underground infrastructure design and construction practices particularly related to water main design.

- Working knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) and Professional Governance Act (PGA) processes and frameworks
- Knowledge of Project Management methodologies, processes, standards and policies.
- Excellent knowledge of management principles, policies and practices including recruitment and selection, leadership, performance and attendance management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, with experience writing technical reports
- Robust project management skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and manage project and program budgets
- Business Unit/Department : Engineering Services

Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Start Date: January, 2027
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📌 Senior Civil Design Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 City of Vancouver
📍 Vancouver