Engineering Technician II

Description: Build safer streets. Deliver real projects. See your work in the community. Saanich is the largest municipality in Greater Victoria—an exceptional mix of urban and rural neighbourhoods and home to ~, residents. With 1,+ employees and a reputation for being a great place to work (including recognition as one of BC’s Top Employers for ), we offer a collaborative, progressive environment where people do their best work—and keep growing. If you are excited by active transportation, practical project delivery, and technical design using Autodesk Civil 3D, this is a hands-on role where you will help turn concepts into built improvements residents can use every day. What you will do As an Engineering Technician II on our Transportation and Development Services team, you will support sustainable mobility and asset management in the municipal right-of-way. With guidance from senior technicians and managers, you will help plan, design, deliver, and close out smaller-scale municipal infrastructure projects—and build your project management experience along the way. You’ll work on initiatives like: Bus stop upgrades Crosswalk and safety improvements Walking and cycling network enhancements Your impact (key responsibilities) Project delivery & inspection Manage smaller capital projects from start to finish Act as a project inspector as required Keep complete, well-organized project records Design & technical work Prepare construction-ready designs and drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D Review proposed development/capital drawings and provide comments using Saanich Engineering Specifications Public-facing work & stakeholder coordination Respond to public inquiries and complaints with clear, professional communication Support or participate in open houses, workshops, and community engagement Liaise with internal crews, contractors, utilities, consultants, agencies, and other project partners What we are looking for We are especially interested in candidates who bring: Experience and a strong interest in active transportation design Autodesk Civil 3D experience (transportation design modelling experience is a strong asset) Solid organization, communication, and practical problem-solving skills Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities Why Saanich Competitive wages and excellent benefits Generous pension plan A high-performing team culture with room to grow Flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment Flex days Varying hours of work (within operational needs and team coordination) Part-time work from home Requirements include: a two-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution; three months of related experience; eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC; conversant with computer-based engineering applications including AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu; and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Important Information: The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for . As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence . We thank all applicants for applying.