Job Description

Job Number

:

53738

Do you want to help shape Edmonton's neighbourhoods? As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Neighbourhood Renewal Program. You will lead in-house design services for various projects, ensuring our streets are safe, accessible, and beautiful. Join our supportive team and make a real difference in our city.


In this role, you will lead the design of transportation facilities within the Neighbourhood Renewal Program. Reporting directly to a Senior Engineer, you will lead the preparation of designs for roads, sidewalks, alleys, safety improvements/traffic calming and active transportation facilities. This position will see you collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the City's high standards. If you're passionate about designing sustainable infrastructure and contributing to the growth of our city, this is the role for you!

What will you do?

Provide instructions and guidance to in-house engineering technologists to prepare drawings for tender, and Issued For Construction Review, verify, update and authenticate design deliverables, primarily Engineering drawings and grade design sheets, produced in-house Work with the Develop and Deliver Project Management teams to facilitate the accurate and on-time delivery of in-house designed Neighbourhood Renewal projects Coordinate project designs with internal City and utility partners Respond to inquiries related to design practices, standards, guidelines, and design exceptions Provide technical feedback on concept and planning level designs Complete design walks and data collection to determine feasibility, existing conditions, constraints, and potential issues of neighbourhood renewal projects Conduct any additional field work or site inspections Be a reviewer, provide feedback/recommendations/comments, and recommend approval on externally prepared Professional Work Products Strategize with design consultants for problem-solving and potential design exceptions for areas that cannot meet current standards or guidelines Support Project Managers and the design consultant for the design process, including attending meetings and providing oversight and comments during the creation of concept plans, all field walks, design decisions and final grade design Participating in the preparation, execution and follow-up of public engagement events for Neighbourhood Designs Provide support to the leadership team to implement the Department's Health and Safety and ENVISO programs Reviewing and providing comments on internal City circulations and utility plans Support Senior Engineer/Supervisor/Director in initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and other group led projects Sit on committees or working groups for internal purposes such as safety committees, change management working groups, etc.

Qualifications

:Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in roadways or transportation engineering and design

Assets:

Additional training or knowledge of traffic engineering, drainage engineering, structural engineering and roadway construction techniques Experience with AutoCAD

Skills required for success:

Knowledge of geometric design of roadways and familiarity with design standards and guidelines such as the City of Edmonton Complete Streets Design and Construction standards and TAC (Transportation Association of Canada) guidelines and principles Knowledge of City Bylaws, Policies, Servicing Standards, procedures and specifications Well developed communication (presentation, verbal and written), interpersonal and relationship building skills are required Ability to multitask, prioritize and produce results in a fast paced, changing environment Must be proficient with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion Applicants may be tested

Conditions of employment & work environment:

Up to:

1 temporary full-time position for up to 18 months

Hours of work:

36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary:

$92,106.08 - $115,131.63 (Annually) This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and office, and will require site visits and outdoor reviews at the construction site This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off) Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact

employment@edmonton.ca

. Learn more about our benefits

https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

.

Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant:

AS/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title

:

Engineer 2 (Civil)

Posting Date

:

Nov 14, 2025

Closing Date

:

Nov. 28, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to)

:

1 - Temporary Full-time

Union

:

Management

Department

:

Building Great Neighbourhoods

Work Location(s)

:

14th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4