Utilities Engineer

Position Information

Title Utilities Engineer Job Status Regular Full Time (Exempt) Position Overview

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be "The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities: being a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City, and a Prosperous City.

We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Utilities Engineer to join our Infrastructure, Transportation & Parks Department. As a key member of the Utilities Planning and Design team, you will help plan, deliver, and steward the infrastructure systems that support a thriving and growing community.

Located between the mountains and Burrard Inlet, the City of North Vancouver is a compact and complete community where infrastructure and the natural environment are closely connected. From protecting urban creeks and renewing aging infrastructure to supporting a growing and evolving community, the City offers unique and rewarding engineering challenges that call for both traditional expertise and innovative thinking to deliver sustainable solutions that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

Responsibilities

The Utilities Engineer will play a key role in planning, delivering, and managing the City’s utility infrastructure programs and projects, including:

• Utility master planning, hydraulic modelling, and long-range infrastructure strategies for water, sanitary and drainage infrastructure (including natural and green infrastructure);
• Capital planning, budgeting, and asset lifecycle management;
• Integrated stormwater management, flood management, groundwater management, and wet weather reduction initiatives;
• Development servicing reviews and coordination with land development activities;
• Development and modernization of policies, bylaws, and design standards to enhance utility system performance, resilience, and long-term value.
• Delivery of capital projects, including design support, procurement, contract administration, and construction oversight;
• Management of engineering consultants and collaboration with City staff across multiple disciplines; and
• Partnership with internal departments, external agencies, developers, and stakeholders to advance City infrastructure objectives.
  
  

Requirements

You are an adaptable and motivated professional who enjoys the variety and collaboration that comes with working in a municipal environment. You bring experience in utility engineering, infrastructure planning, design, construction, operations, or asset management, along with a strong understanding of municipal water, sanitary, stormwater, and drainage systems.

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, are registered or eligible for registration with EGBC, and possess a minimum of five years of related experience. Experience with hydraulic modelling, utility master planning, asset management programs, condition assessment and rehabilitation planning, and development servicing is considered an asset. Familiarity with PCSWMM, InfoWater Pro and ESRI GIS applications and the MMCD are desirable. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.

Compensation

We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position, including a compressed work schedule. The salary range is $128,520 to $151,200 annually (2026 rates).

Hours of Work

Compressed work schedule.

Additional Information

During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Friday, October 30, 2026

We are committed to being an inclusive employer - one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at hr@cnv.org. We’re here to support your full participation

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these

Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-0111 Job Open Date 10/09/2026 Job Close Date 10/30/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants