Senior Highway Design Engineer

Ministry of Transportation and Transit Multiple Locations, BC (Hybrid) This position can be based in any Ministry of Transportation & Transit office. This position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. Senior Highway Design Engineer $88,317.71 - $117,742.05 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment At Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services (ITIS), you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and climate-resilient transportation infrastructure for communities across British Columbia. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive teamwork, and practical solutions that help strengthen the province's transportation network. As the Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise in water resources and highway drainage to support transportation projects across the province. You'll lead technical work, provide trusted advice, and work with a range of partners to deliver practical solutions that balance safety, environmental stewardship, and long-term resilience. Qualifications for this role include: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association; AND Seven (7) years’ of related engineering experience, such as: duties associated with highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, development review, design review, climate resilience and risk, assessment, consultant management, and water resources support of emergency response engineering services. Valid class 5 BC driver’s license or an equivalent driver's license from another province or jurisdiction. Professional Registration and Certification Requirements You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment. Applicants holding a Professional Licence (P.L.Eng.) in a relevant discipline may be considered provided the licence scope allows the incumbent to independently undertake and assume professional responsibility for the full range of duties associated with highway drainage, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, development review, design review, climate resilience and risk, assessment, consultant management, and water resources support of emergency response engineering services. For more information and to apply online by August 25, 2026, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/124796

The Senior Highway Design Engineer provides technical expertise in water resources and highway drainage to support transportation projects across British Columbia. The role involves leading technical work and collaborating with partners to deliver safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least seven years of related engineering experience. Professional registration as a P.Eng. with EGBC (or immediate eligibility) and a valid Class 5 driver's license are required.

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• Highway Drainage
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Development Review
• Design Review
• Climate Resilience
• Risk Assessment
• Consultant Management
• Emergency Response Engineering
• Project Management
• Technical Leadership

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

3 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level