At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fleet asset management and optimize vehicle performance through innovative projects.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organization focused on sustainability and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in fleet management while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 62.61 - 62.61 $ per hour.
- Business Unit: Infrastructure and Water Services
- Division: Corporate Asset and Maintenance Mgmt
- Regular / Auxiliary: Auxiliary; up to 12 months
Job Type
- Auxiliary as and when needed
- Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J19
- Rate of Pay: $55.31 - $62.61 per hour; plus 15% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work
- up to 35 hrs bi-weekly
- Posting Date: October 15, 2026
Closing Date
- Project Engineer - Corporate Fleet
- Summary
The Project Engineer - Corporate Fleet provides leadership in fleet asset management, capital planning, and fleet improvement projects.
Through data analysis, technical expertise, and project management, the role supports fleet optimization, vehicle replacement, maintenance excellence, and zero-emission vehicle implementation.
- Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain long-term fleet replacement and capital renewal plans and budgets.
- Lead fleet asset lifecycle strategies, including acquisition, utilization, replacement, disposal, and optimization.
- Conduct fleet business reviews and support strategic fleet planning initiatives.
- Prepare reports, business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and recommendations for fleet investments and asset renewal programs.
- Develop, review, and optimize fleet maintenance standards, programs, and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Conduct maintenance program audits to assess compliance, effectiveness, and performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, reliability, safety, and lifecycle costs.
- Lead fleet replacement, major repair, refit, and asset improvement projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead a variety of projects from initiation through to delivery to ensure deliverables are achieved within approved timelines and budgets.
- Develop vendor, supplier, and contractor relationships related to fleet projects and technical initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and monitor fleet performance indicators, dashboards, and key performance metrics.
- Plan and coordinate vehicle, equipment, and component evaluations and field trials.
- Assess performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational suitability of new technologies and products.
- Monitor emerging technologies, best practices, funding opportunities, and industry developments related to alternative fuel and zero-emission vehicles.
- Document findings and provide technical recommendations to support procurement and fleet management decisions.
- Evaluate maintenance tools, diagnostic systems, and shop equipment to support operational effectiveness and safety.
- Support the development and execution of fleet electrification and decarbonization strategies.
- Assess operational and infrastructure requirements for zero-emission vehicle deployment.
- Coordinate vehicle and charging infrastructure implementation projects with internal partners and service providers.
- Key Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communications (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required
- Proficiency and experience with MS Office and ERP software such as SAP Plant Maintenance
- Ability to work under pressure and to organize, set, and maintain priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with team and internal users as well as the ability to work independently when required
- Ability to learn new software programs
- Ability to use own initiative in leading programs and resolving issues
- Ability to analyse complex data
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects
- Knowledge of the principles of asset and fleet management
- Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment used in the modification maintenance, repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, suppliers and related contacts
- Knowledge of National Safety Code (NSC) and obligations of carriers in BC.
- Knowledge of BC Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.
- Knowledge of BC Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) program.
- Ability to resolve problems and develop new approaches to changes requirements and conditions
Qualifications
- Degree in a related discipline
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
- A minimum of 6 years' directly related experience
Certifications
- Professional engineering (P. Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or eligibility for designation.
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Project Engineer in Victoria employer: CivicInfo BC
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is an exceptional employer that values transparency, accountability, and community engagement. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work culture, CVRD offers unique opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact on local governance. Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, employees enjoy a supportive environment that fosters innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding careers in public service.
We think you need these skills to ace Project Engineer in Victoria
Fleet Asset Management
Capital Planning
Data Analysis
Project Management
Maintenance Standards Development
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Vendor Relationship Management
