Job Description

Development Engineer

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Job Number:
J1125-0696
Position Title:
Development Engineer
Department:
Planning, Engineering & Regulatory Services
Appointment Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Employee Group:
Management
Job Category:
Engineering & Engineering Technology
Compensation:
$114,364.00 - $147,567.00/Year
Closing Date:
December 12, 2025

Our City, Our Future

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St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John's is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John's a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

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Reporting to the Manager, Development Engineering, the City is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Development Engineer, to support responsible growth, guide infrastructure improvements, and ensure high-quality development that serves our residents for years to come.

Accountabilities

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Perform technical reviews of residential and commercial planning and development applications submitted to the City to ensure conformance with City regulations, specifications, and design guidelines. Coordinate with other City departments and divisions in a cooperative manner. Carry out field work as necessary to perform site inspections or investigate enquiries and follow all appropriate safety protocols. Respond to general enquiries and complaints from the Public, Contractors, and Consultants. Attend meetings with Developers to help guide through the development process. Apply independent engineering judgement on technical issues not covered by City regulations, specifications, and design guidelines. Prepare reports and correspondence as necessary.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

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Applicants must have successfully graduated from a recognized university with a degree in Civil Engineering and be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador. Experience in municipal engineering will be considered an asset. Applicants must have knowledge in the design and construction of public infrastructure. Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills Candidates should have the ability to multitask, coordinate, and establish priority for processing multiple development applications in a timely manner. Ability to deal with people effectively, objectively and courteously, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, general public, contractors, and consultants. A strong knowledge of standard software is required. Applicants must have a valid Class '5' driver's license.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.


This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.


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