Regional District of Central Okanagan
Engineering Technologist II
Are you a service-driven engineering professional with experience in municipal engineering and capital project management? Are you able to communicate technical information and maintain effective working relationships while exercising strong problem-solving skills and time management? If so, we want you on our Engineering Services Team!
The Engineering Technologist II provides technical support for engineering capital projects, utility services, subdivision and development review, and related records, reports, and bylaws. This position supports engineering capital projects through planning, design review, construction support, and close-out in accordance with approved standards, budgets, and asset management objectives. This position also reviews subdivision applications for compliance with RDCO bylaws, servicing requirements, and provincial legislation; drafts referral responses and communicates requirements.
You will:
1. Support capital projects:
- Assist in preparing draft scope summaries including location, problem statement, service area, preliminary risks and approvals
- Track project budgets, schedules, invoices, and deficiencies using established templates and systems
- Compile and review project invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and alignment with approved budgets
- Assist with procurement processes by drafting scopes of work and supporting documentation
- Maintain project status information, coordinate routine contractor and consultant workflow and communication, and update progress trackers following meetings and site reviews
2. Assist applicants with subdivision servicing and process questions:
- Provide guidance on subdivision approval processes and required documentation
- Responds to routine inquiries related to subdivision servicing and requirements
- Draft documentation and correspondence outlining servicing conditions, deficiencies, and required next steps for review
3. Assess works and services requirements, fees and charges, and Development Cost Charges:
- Calculate development cost charges according to RDCO bylaws
- Assess compliance of application with bylaws, legislation and standards and recommend deficiency improvements
- Draft referral comments
4. Review subdivision plans, design drawings, water modelling submissions, sanitary sewer assessments and other related documents for compliance, and provide findings to the Municipal Engineer along with recommendations for action.
5. Field Reviews
- Conduct field reviews of infrastructure construction activities under direction
- Observe testing and commissioning activities to verify compliance with requirements
- Document site conditions, existing assets, deficiencies, and deviations from approved designs
- Prepare inspection records, including photos and deficiency reports
6. Provide input on utility projects:
- Assist with design reviews and track contractor submittals, deficiencies, and project documentation
- Review requests and recommendations from Utility Operations Team and supports preliminary project scoping and analysis
7. Supports evaluation of applications for servicing feasibility and RDCO Bylaw compliance.
- Review development proposals, referrals and related servicing inquiries for RDCO servicing and infrastructure impacts, including on utility systems and identify resulting requirements such as access and servicing considerations.
- Provide findings and recommendations for review
8. Liaise with Interested Parties
9. Assists with development of documentation and administrative processes.
- Draft updates to policies and technical documentation
- Assist with servicing agreements and easement documentation
- Support grant applications and funding submissions with technical information
- Assist with documentation for emergency response and infrastructure incidents
- Compiles and analyzes performance data and metrics
Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent education, training, and experience) and three years of related experience. You must be a member of, or eligible to obtain membership, in ASTTBC and hold a valid BC drivers’ licence. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and time management skills and be able to work both independently and in a team. Strong problem solving and analysis is a must, as well as the ability to use prioritization and judgement skills.
This is a full time, permanent CUPE 338 that works a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch. This position pays $43.22 per hour.
If you sound like the ideal candidate for this role, view the full job description and apply at rdco.com/jobs. This position will close on the evening of Sunday, August 23rd, 2026.
About the Regional District of Central Okanagan
We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. The RDCO recognizes, honours, and respects the syilx/ Okanagan lands upon which we live, work, and play.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is made up of a dedicated team of people who care about the community we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes benefits, Municipal Pension Plan and professional development. We are located in one of the most desirable places to live in BC, in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. The appeal of Okanagan Lake and the natural beauty of the surroundings continue to draw people to the valley. Our lifestyle is second to none especially for those who live to enjoy the outdoors.
