LSO 4 DPE - Senior Highway Design Engineer – Closing date extended

An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure operates and maintains a transportation network to keep people and goods moving, and to support B.C.’s economic growth and success. Engineering Services develops engineering and environmental solutions to support the provincial transportation system. Several distinct engineering sections provide expert advice to business and program areas across the ministry and allied organizations for the planning, design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of B.C.'s provincial transportation infrastructure.

The Senior Highway Design Engineer completes and/or supervises the delivery of professional highway design services.

Job Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration with Engineers & Geoscientists BC as Professional Engineer. (P.Eng). Note: Immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian Jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent as recognized by EGBC for P.Eng. registration.
• At least 7 years’ directly related experience working in positions with direct responsibility for highway design, including progressively more responsible positions.

Directly related experience must include:

• Experience managing concurrent projects, developing, and interpreting highway design project specifications and standards, and providing direction and leadership to project teams.
• Experience directing and overseeing design projects, including but not limited to:
  • Engineer of Record on a range of projects
  • providing oversight on the procurement of consultants/sub-consultants in support of technical highway design,
  • setting terms of reference or preparing technical proposals,
  • preparing and reviewing contract special provision documents.

Preference may be given to:

• Applicants with at least five (5) years of experience in hands-on highway project design, or procuring and managing design consultants, or a combination of both.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Erin.Peterson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment June 18, 2024: Posting closing date extended to July 7, 2024.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is geographically restricted to the Southern Interior. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.