Senior Transportation Engineer - Road Safety Lead

Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Exempt - Regular Full-Time

Scope

Are you looking for a job opportunity that has tremendous opportunity for growth and will make a direct impact in the community? We are currently hiring a Senior Transportation Engineer - Road Safety Lead who will play a leadership role to lead Vision Zero Surrey within our Transportation Division. If you are an experienced transportation engineer who is excited about shaping road safety and the transportation landscape in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, this unique opportunity is for you.

As our Vision Zero and Road Safety Lead, your senior position will play a key role in implementing our road safety vision. Reporting to the Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Manager, you will help lead the development and implementation of data-driven road safety improvements and programs in support of the priorities identified in the Vision Zero Surrey Safe Mobility Plan and the upcoming Surrey Transportation Plan.

Surrey has a population of almost 600,000 and continues to grow by approximately 1000 people per month, leading to a rewarding and challenging transportation career with opportunities for growth within the Division.

Responsibilities

• You will develop strong working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, in order to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to road safety. • You will perform detailed collision analysis, identify problems, and develop solutions using established and innovative data analytics strategies. In addition, you will develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators and targets. • You will use your innovative and strategic mindset to identify, research, recommend, and review road safety initiatives, programs, opportunities, and countermeasures. • You will seek safety through roadway design and operational changes and can provide expert advice to other professionals. • You will lead the development of road safety education and engagement initiatives. • You possess great customer service and communication skills both written and orally. You will prepare reports, presentations, and responses to queries from Council, committees, and the public in a timely and helpful manner. • You will lead and provide mentorship to Engineers, Technologists, or other staff. • You will lead and coordinate advisory groups with road safety professionals from other agencies such as ICBC, Fraser Health and the police. • You will develop terms of reference, lead procurement processes, and manage consultants to develop road safety plans, policies and/or projects.

Qualifications

• You possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience in traffic or transportation engineering, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. • You are registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with EGBC or out of province equivalent. • Directly related experience within the public sector and/or working as a Consultant on municipal transportation projects is required. • A valid and unrestricted driver's license is required.

The successful candidate will have:

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in urban and rural multi-modal traffic engineering best practices. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • A strong customer-service mindset. • Effective leadership skills to supervise and mentor staff. • Effective interpersonal skills to be able to build and maintain relationships with members of the team, external stakeholders (e.g. ICBC, MoTI, police, Fraser Health, school district), and other City departments. • Demonstrated project management and coordination skills in a complex environment. • Knowledge of transportation planning and funding related to implementing new projects and initiatives. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities and projects.

Other Information

Salary Range: P3 - 127,266 to $149,725 (2024 rates)

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until filled.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

Category

Engineering