Engineering Technician

University of British Columbia

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus invites applications for an hourly 1-year appointment as an Engineering Technician with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and job performance. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025. The salary is $39. 06 per hour.

The hired Engineering Technician will contribute to the design of an unmanned guided vehicle for pipe inspection and remediation. This employee reports to the professor in-charge, and is expected to work with project collaborators, technicians and industrial partners.

The work performed will include:
1. Create detailed 3D models using Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and iterate designs based on feedback.
3. Apply mechanical knowledge to design the vehicle components.
4. Generate prototype(s), conduct testing, and provide design documentation for manufacturing.

Review of applications will commence: July 22, 2025

All applications must be submitted online at: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/details/Engineering-Technician-3_JR21259-1
Further information on the Department is available at https://civil.ubc.ca/