Job Description

Position: Project Engineer
Division: Transportation and Construction
Department: Construction and Design
Term: 2 Temporary Full Time positions available for approximately 24 months.
Closing Date: 12/10/2025
Labour Group: SCMMA
Posting: 4750
Job Summary
This position performs professional engineering work related to municipal water & sewer and roadways projects, including providing project management and supervising staff.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the planning, design, and construction of complex water & sewer, roadways and other municipal rehabilitation or land development capital projects within the City of Saskatoon.
• Coordinates with internal civic departments, regulatory agencies, and utility companies on the planning, design, and approval of construction projects.
• Prepares preliminary and detailed cost estimates for budgeting and approvals.
• Coordinates with an internal project team consisting of survey, drafting, and engineering technicians to develop detailed construction drawings, material selections, technical specifications, contracts, and procurement documents.
• Reviews contractor tenders or proposals for compliance with specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Manages municipal water & sewer, and roadways contractors to confirm projects are following the contract standards, specifications, and regulations while also ensuring delivery within the project budget and schedule.
• Ensures constant and effective communication between all project stakeholders including civic staff, contractors, regulators, the public, and municipal politicians as required.
• Performs regular on-site quality and safety audits throughout construction.
• Provides detailed status reports on project finances, schedules, quality assurance, and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Investigates, evaluates, and recommends new or alternate technology or construction methodologies.
• Assists with the administration or updating of standards, specifications, bylaws, and regulations governing the materials and construction techniques used within municipal water, sewer, and roadways infrastructure.
• Assists with internal process improvement initiatives as required.
• Supervises and trains technical support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering.
• Four to six years' progressively responsible engineering experience in municipal water, sewer and roadways infrastructure.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• A vehicle suitable for use in the performance of duties is required
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and prepare a wide variety of reports, plans and specifications.
• Ability to lead, manage and participate in all phases of engineering projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and the public.
• Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of support staff.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $86,211.84 to $101,175.60 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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