Urban Systems Experts

Add immediate value to your organization by hiring an experienced professional with a unique combination of technical and business skills. 

Our graduates are ready to lead teams and projects that contribute to smart cities, resilient urban infrastructure and strategic asset management.

The talent you need

To stay at the forefront of this fast-moving industry, you need professionals on your team who can take a holistic and integrated approach to urban infrastructure design and engineering. 

The MEL in Urban Systems is a career accelerator, empowering students who already have extensive industry experience with new tools and skills. They are the strategic thinkers you need to guide teams and projects, unite staff around a common vision, and envision new possibilities for more sustainable and equitable cities. 

Graduates add value

With their unique blend of significant industry experience, technical knowledge, project management expertise and communication skills, our graduates are immediately ready to contribute to your organization in a diverse range of positions. They’ve achieved success in private and public sector roles including:

  • Asset Integration Specialist
  • Asset Management 
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Director of Development
  • Project and Utility Management Engineer
  • Project Manager, Capital Assets & Infrastructure
  • Sustainability Specialist
  • Transportation Planning Engineer

Connect with top talent

Engage with our students through networking events, sponsoring a project or speaking to a class – and start building the connections that could lead to your next hire.

UBC MEL MHLP Employer Engagement Opportunities

Contact us to get started

Partner with us to connect with top talent and raise awareness of your organization. Contact us to explore opportunities to engage with our students and graduates.

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