Job Description
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
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
We are looking to add an Engineering Technologist (Plan Reviewer) to our team of passionate, knowledgeable, and innovative engineering professionals. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing the on-site servicing designs for a variety of projects to confirm compliance with the City’s Engineering requirements. If you are interested in a career that offers challenge and opportunities, we encourage you to keep reading. This is an intermediate technical and administrative position within the Land Development Division of the Engineering Department.
The successful candidates will perform moderately complex technical work to review on-site servicing designs and process and issue related Permits for Commercial, Mixed-use, Industrial, Institutional, and Multi-family residential projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of small to large projects, in collaboration with both internal staff and external organizations.
Responsibilities
Review on-site servicing designs, prepared by the applicant’s Engineer, to confirm compliance with Engineering requirements. Process and issue necessary Permits to support construction of on-site works. Types of Permits routinely issued include the Shoring and Hoarding Permit, Service Connection Permit, Driveway Access Permit, and Road Use Permit. Review and respond to enquiries from Developers and Contractors who are looking to build in Surrey. Coordinate and liaise with internal staff from the Building, Operations and Land Development divisions.
Qualifications
Completion of a one year certificate in a discipline of Engineering Technology relevant to the position in a recognized post-secondary institution with 3 years of engineering experience with a demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills and ability or an equivalent combination of related training and experience; OR Completion of a two year diploma in a discipline of Engineering Technology relevant to the position from a recognized post-secondary institution with exposure to relevant engineering work. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills working within a team-based
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Pay Grade: 25 Pay Steps Hourly Rate (2026 Rates) Step 1 $43.77 Step 2 (6 months) $45.61 Step 3 (18 months) $47.52 Step 4 (30 months) $4+.52
Conditions of Employment
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until July 4, 2026.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
We are looking to add an Engineering Technologist (Plan Reviewer) to our team of passionate, knowledgeable, and innovative engineering professionals. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing the on-site servicing designs for a variety of projects to confirm compliance with the City’s Engineering requirements. If you are interested in a career that offers challenge and opportunities, we encourage you to keep reading. This is an intermediate technical and administrative position within the Land Development Division of the Engineering Department.
The successful candidates will perform moderately complex technical work to review on-site servicing designs and process and issue related Permits for Commercial, Mixed-use, Industrial, Institutional, and Multi-family residential projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of small to large projects, in collaboration with both internal staff and external organizations.
Responsibilities
Review on-site servicing designs, prepared by the applicant’s Engineer, to confirm compliance with Engineering requirements. Process and issue necessary Permits to support construction of on-site works. Types of Permits routinely issued include the Shoring and Hoarding Permit, Service Connection Permit, Driveway Access Permit, and Road Use Permit. Review and respond to enquiries from Developers and Contractors who are looking to build in Surrey. Coordinate and liaise with internal staff from the Building, Operations and Land Development divisions.
Qualifications
Completion of a one year certificate in a discipline of Engineering Technology relevant to the position in a recognized post-secondary institution with 3 years of engineering experience with a demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills and ability or an equivalent combination of related training and experience; OR Completion of a two year diploma in a discipline of Engineering Technology relevant to the position from a recognized post-secondary institution with exposure to relevant engineering work. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills working within a team-based
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Pay Grade: 25 Pay Steps Hourly Rate (2026 Rates) Step 1 $43.77 Step 2 (6 months) $45.61 Step 3 (18 months) $47.52 Step 4 (30 months) $4+.52
Conditions of Employment
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until July 4, 2026.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Engineering Plan Reviewer (Engineering Technologist) position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Surrey offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
