Job Description

Competition No:

2025-277

Duration:

Regular Full Time

Salary:

$114,742 - 119,801 - 124,859 - 129,936 - 134,958/year

Schedule:

Special Notes:

Last Updated:

10/16/25



This professional engineering position is part of the Infrastructure Planning Division and is focused on the planning and management of the City's water and sewer utility infrastructure. The role includes managing studies that support capital projects and programs that align with the City's strategic objectives.


Responsibilities include preparing detailed scopes of work, evaluating submissions, awarding projects, and working closely with consultants to ensure deliverables meet the City's standards and needs. A key aspect of the role is reviewing and accepting engineering analysis and design work performed by consultants to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with City standards. The engineer will also be responsible for preparing and presenting reports and recommendations to senior staff. This position requires collaboration with consultants, City operations staff, external agencies, and members of the public, fostering effective relationships and providing clear technical guidance. Performs related work as required.


Qualifications
Qualifications include a university degree in Engineering and eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or senior Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.), along with 3-5 years of experience in Municipal infrastructure design or construction (municipal infrastructure or utility planning preferred), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in project management and contract administration is essential. Proficiency with GIS, InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM, and SAP is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders are assets. A valid British Columbia Driver's Licence is required.


Please submit your application online no later than

November 26, 2025

. First consideration will be given to applications received by

November 5, 2025

.

Copies

of

relevant

professional

certificates, degrees,

or

tickets

will

be required

at

the

time

of

the

interview.

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contact

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and

Culture at

604-294-7303

if

you

do

not

receive

a

confirmation

email

within

one

hour

of

submitting

your

application

online

at

www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We

respectfully

acknowledge

that

the

City

of

Burnaby

is

located

on

the

unceded

territories

of

the

x?m??k??y??m

(Musqueam),

S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories

that

fully

or

partially encompass

the

city.

We

encourage

you to learn more

about the

Host

Nations

whose

ancestors

have

occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territoryas we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.