Mission is located in the lower mainland of BC and is nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley. Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents located 15 minutes north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small town flavor.

If...working for a growing community and making a difference...
working for a progressive employer in the beautiful Fraser Valley...
working with an exceptional team, appeals to you...
You may be the person we are seeking.

Senior Engineer - Transportation

The City of Mission is looking for a Senior Engineer to oversee the planning and implementation of traffic and transportation programs, transportation planning and design projects and initiatives of the City.

In this role you will supervise and provide technical leadership to a team of transportation technologists ensuring the overall quality of work and achievement of business goals and objectives in the transportation area. This position is also responsible for updating and implementing the City\xe2\x80\x99s Transportation Master Plan (TMP).

You will lead the planning, analysis, design and implementation of sustainable transportation facilities including: pedestrian crossing improvements; intersection safety improvements which prioritize walking, cycling and transit; transit priority measures; various cycling facilities including protected bike lanes, multi-use paths, and shared facilities; and traffic calming measures.
You will also conduct planning, technical analysis, evaluation and design of road safety, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and new and emerging forms of mobility modes. You will plan and support capital projects (planning and design) and identify strategic opportunities to increase sustainable transportation modes.

You will need your excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills as you represent the City to both internal and external stakeholders. Your business sense and financial acumen will assist you in developing and monitoring budgets, contracts and business plans. Your knowledge of legislation and regulatory regimes will help you ensure the City\xe2\x80\x99s compliance to these regulations.

As the ideal candidate, you will have a bachelor degree in civil engineering (or a related discipline) supplemented by education in transportation engineering specifically in the areas of traffic and transportation design, construction and operation of transportation systems and project management.

You will be registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or be eligible for immediate registration. Consideration will be given to professional engineers registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). Five years of solid, progressive municipal transportation engineering design, construction and project management experience in an engineering consultant or municipal government environment is required.

This excluded position offers a wage rate commensurate with your qualifications and experience along with a comprehensive benefits package including the municipal pension plan, a 9-day fortnight work schedule and hybrid work environment, and the opportunity to work with an excellent team.

If this career opportunity interests you, please apply via the Careers page on our website www.mission.ca/careers (Job ID 2023-03) by Sunday, April 23, 2023.

We thank all interested candidates however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Education : Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree
Experience : 5 years or more