Posting Title
LSO 3 DPE - Area Engineer
Position Classification
LSO 3 -Designated Profssnl Eng
Union
PEA
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$82,451.56 - $110,092.67 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment
Close Date
9/29/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Provincial Operations Division / Engineering Branch
Job Summary
The Role
This role provides seasoned professional engineering services in support of resource road, bridge, and related infrastructure programs. Reporting to an LSO 5 Designated Professional Engineer, the Area Engineer delivers advanced design expertise, authoritative technical judgement, and guidance across planning, design, and implementation activities. The Area Engineer applies extensive experience to ensure public and worker safety, regulatory compliance, and high quality engineering solutions. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing complex designs, advising program and project partners and stakeholders, supporting provincial standards development, and acting as the qualified registered professional responsible for engineering deliverables.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience/Registration (applications will be screened on the following):
• Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
• Degree in Civil/Forest engineering or equivalent as recognized by EGBC.
• Five (5) or more years of recent (within the last seven (7) years), related engineering experience in infrastructure planning, design and/or construction projects.
• Related engineering experience in project management of infrastructure planning, design and/or construction projects.
• Field experience monitoring engineering practices and contract compliance.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence (or equivalent) or ability to obtain one immediately.
Preference may be given to those with the following:
• Five (5) or more years recent (within the last 7 years) engineering experience related to the Natural Resource Sector. Further preference may be given for more years of experience in this area.
About this Position
Currently there is 1 permanent, full-time position available.
This position can be based out of Kamloops or Williams Lake.
Please refer to MyHR for more information about recruitment and retention adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the above locations.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical
Additional Information
125730 - LSO 3 DPE - Area Engineer
