PROJECT ENGINEER

POSITION OVERVIEW:

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to building a thriving, well-planned community while ensuring innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions. As a key member of our Development Engineering team, you will lead transformative projects, influence policy, and collaborate with top-tier professionals to support one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing municipalities.

As the Project Engineer, Development, you will play a pivotal role in managing large-scale development projects, negotiating complex agreements, and ensuring that all engineering processes align with the City’s long-term growth strategy. You will be a trusted project manager, providing technical leadership and strategic direction to drive the success of development initiatives.

Are you a strategic thinker and technical expert in municipal engineering? Do you thrive on leading high-impact projects that shape a growing city’s future? If you're passionate about sustainable growth, infrastructure excellence, and working on complex development initiatives, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:
•    Provide technical oversight and approval of engineering designs, plans, and reports.
•    Negotiate and execute complex servicing agreements with developers, ensuring alignment with municipal objectives.
•    Act as the primary liaison between City departments, developers, consultants, and provincial agencies.
•    Represent the City in stakeholder meetings, resolving development-related challenges with diplomacy and expertise.
•    Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineering staff, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth.

What You Bring:
•    Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and development servicing
•    Demonstrated ability to manage infrastructure projects, budgets, and timelines
•    Analytical problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgment
•    Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
•    Ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and resolve challenges constructively
•    Understanding of municipal bylaws, development processes, and regulatory frameworks
•    Experience working in or alongside unionized environments is an asset
•    Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic project environment
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Minimum five (5) years of recent related experience in municipal or development engineering
Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a temporary full-time position for approximately two (2) years.  The term may be shortened or extended depending on operational needs.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting recruitment@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.