About this role
The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our visionto be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada. People l Excellence l Leadership l Team l InnovationImagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.
- Engineer-in-Training2026-0282OverviewThis position will provide practical experience towards achievement of a Professional Engineering designation by providing opportunities to contribute to the Engineering and Public Works Division and the Transportation department.
- Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing project management and contract administration on Capital and other projects.
- Inspecting projects for accuracy and completion.
- Performing detailed engineering design.
- Performing functional engineering design for capital projects.
- Providing planning support particularly for capital projects.
- Communicating and corresponding with consultants, private and City contractors, private utility owners and regulatory agencies.
- Reviewing consulting engineer?s designs and reports.
- Providing technical assistance to other City divisions.
- Liaising with other City Divisions and the public.
- The Engineer in Training areas of responsibility includes varying levels of responsibility associated with the current Engineering and Public Works or Transportation Planning work program.
- The EIT rotates through the various departments including Engineering Design and Construction, Engineering Planning, Transportation, Public Works, Sustainability and District Energy, and Capital Buildings.
- Highlights of which are summarized below: Provide project management and/or technical support for: Utility Capital projects ranging in value from $100,000 to $10M; Transportation Capital projects; Building Capital projects; Public Works operations projects; and District energy infrastructure development, including coordinating with private developers for district energy utility connections.
- Procurement of consultant and contractor services.
- Assist in administering and maintaining engineering specifications, procedures and bylaws.
- Asset management and long-term planning of City infrastructure, including water, sanitary, roads, drainage, dikes and buildings.
- Review development applications and servicing agreements and administer legal agreements.
- Review of engineering studies.
- Perform site examinations.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures and techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts over the phone and in person.
- Skill in written and oral communication skills.
- Skill in the use of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to apply computer applications to engineering projects.
- Ability to use REDMS or a similar records management system.
- Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.
Qualifications and Experience
- Completion of a Bachelor?s Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Previous work experience in a Civil, Electrical, Transportation or Mechanical Engineering setting is preferred.
- A valid Class 5 Driver?s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
Must be eligible for registration as an EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).Working Conditions: Duties are mostly performed in an office environment, with some construction site visits an