Project Engineer - Corporate Fleet

Job Opportunity

Req ID: 2041 

Business Unit: Infrastructure and Water Services 

Division: Corporate Asset and Maintenance Mgmt

Regular / Auxiliary: Auxiliary; up tp 12 months

Job Type:  Auxiliary as and when needed

Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J19 

Rate of Pay: $55.31 - $62.61 per hour; plus 15% in lieu of benefits

Hours of Work: up to 35 hrs bi-weekly

Posting Date: October 15, 2026

Closing Date: October 28, 2026

Summary

The Project Engineer - Corporate Fleet provides leadership in fleet asset management, capital planning, and fleet improvement projects. Through data analysis, technical expertise, and project management, the role supports fleet optimization, vehicle replacement, maintenance excellence, and zero-emission vehicle implementation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term fleet replacement and capital renewal plans and budgets.
• Lead fleet asset lifecycle strategies, including acquisition, utilization, replacement, disposal, and optimization.
• Conduct fleet business reviews and support strategic fleet planning initiatives.
• Prepare reports, business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and recommendations for fleet investments and asset renewal programs.
• Develop, review, and optimize fleet maintenance standards, programs, and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Conduct maintenance program audits to assess compliance, effectiveness, and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, reliability, safety, and lifecycle costs.
• Lead fleet replacement, major repair, refit, and asset improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead a variety of projects from initiation through to delivery to ensure deliverables are achieved within approved timelines and budgets.
• Develop vendor, supplier, and contractor relationships related to fleet projects and technical initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor fleet performance indicators, dashboards, and key performance metrics.
• Plan and coordinate vehicle, equipment, and component evaluations and field trials.
• Assess performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational suitability of new technologies and products.
• Monitor emerging technologies, best practices, funding opportunities, and industry developments related to alternative fuel and zero-emission vehicles.
• Document findings and provide technical recommendations to support procurement and fleet management decisions.
• Evaluate maintenance tools, diagnostic systems, and shop equipment to support operational effectiveness and safety.
• Support the development and execution of fleet electrification and decarbonization strategies.
• Assess operational and infrastructure requirements for zero-emission vehicle deployment.
• Coordinate vehicle and charging infrastructure implementation projects with internal partners and service providers.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communications (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required
• Proficiency and experience with MS Office and ERP software such as SAP Plant Maintenance
• Ability to work under pressure and to organize, set, and maintain priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with team and internal users as well as the ability to work independently when required
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Ability to use own initiative in leading programs and resolving issues
• Ability to analyse complex data
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects
• Knowledge of the principles of asset and fleet management
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment used in the modification maintenance, repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, suppliers and related contacts
• Knowledge of National Safety Code (NSC) and obligations of carriers in BC.
• Knowledge of BC Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge of BC Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) program.
• Ability to resolve problems and develop new approaches to changes requirements and conditions

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 6 years' directly related experience

Certifications

• Professional engineering (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or eligibility for designation.

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.  We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to careers@crd.bc.ca

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.