City of Surrey

Development Engineer

The City of Surrey is one of the fastest growing and culturally diverse cities in Canada.  Recognized as a top employer, we are dedicated to building a vibrant, progressive, world-class city that enhances the quality of life for our citizens, while delivering meaningful and rewarding career opportunities for our employees. As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city— and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey

SCOPE
With over 1000 new residents per month, the City of Surrey is one of fastest growing municipalities in Canada. To support this growth and help continue to build a thriving, green and inclusive city, our Engineering Land Development Division is hiring a Development Engineer who will play a key role in overseeing development applications and in supporting the Development Services section.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary accountabilities of this role are to:

• Providing engineering review of land development applications and ensuring projects are designed according to City requirements, industry best practices, and long-term strategic plans.
• Representing the City and liaising with internal stakeholders, engineering consultants, developers, external agencies, and members of the public.
• Defining terms of references and conduct technical reviews.
• Developing conceptual servicing designs, high-level cost estimates, and innovative solutions for both development applications and departmental standards & guidelines.
• Generating solutions based on engineering practice and industry standards, while enhancing current practices and procedures.
• Providing direction on detailed civil designs and infrastructure servicing requirements.
• Attending public information and engagement meetings.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and responses to queries from Council, committees, and the public.
• Providing strategic input on corporate initiatives and policies.
• Mentoring other Development Services staff by providing guidance on project direction and decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a related engineering degree or diploma.
• A minimum of 7 years related engineering experience with a municipality or consulting environment.
• Registration as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in BC, or eligibility for registration is required.
• Directly related experience within the public sector and/or working as a municipal consultant is an asset.
• Ability to attend public meetings and/or advisory meetings beyond regular office hours.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to provide service, think critically, and deliver results to mutually meet the needs of developers, consultants, and members of the public, while maintaining corporate priorities.
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Qualities that you bring to the role are:
• An ability to provide service, think critically, and deliver results to mutually meet the needs of developers, consultants, members of the public, while maintaining corporate priorities.
• Excellent leadership skills with an ability to engage and enable others to achieve their best.
• The ability to communicate effectively and be able to adapt to a wide variety of stakeholders.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Pay Grade: P3 - $127, 266 -- $149, 725.

 
Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

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