Transportation Project Engineer-in-Training
Job Number : 46329


This position must understand the importance of transportation with regards to the movement of people and goods as well as recognizing the effects transportation has on all aspects of a city including economic development, quality of life, social equity, public health and ecological sustainability. As an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) within Urban Strategies, you will support policy development and city planning by ensuring that mobility and land-use planning are integrated to better achieve City Council\xe2\x80\x99s Strategic Goals. The EIT will work on projects that include supporting the rapid implementation of the bike plan and other related active transportation initiatives as well as help create mass transit implementation plans. Other notable mobility topics this position will assist with include curbside management, goods movement and multi-modal analysis all under the guidance of The City Plan. The development and implementation of policies and direction in support of The City Plan will also be a critical role for the Engineer-in-Training. With a focus on the City of Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will be responsible for: Engineering Strategic Mobility and Related Studies:

• Support the development of complex, strategic engineering and related studies for the planning and assessment of the city\xe2\x80\x99s multi-modal transportation network development
• Develop, manage and analyze transportation network geospatial data and create network maps for planning and monitoring purposes
• Review engineering design drawings and technical reports from a policy perspective
• Understand emerging transportation trends and planning needs
• Draw conclusions and develop recommendations to support good decision-making

Project and Task Management:

• Lead and manage smaller scale mobility projects and related studies and tasks
• Work with the project team and leadership to set the scope of projects or tasks
• Prepare project documents such as business case, project charter, project plan, budget tracking, schedule, governance, procurement, etc.
• Manage and control project timelines, costs and quality
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and manage consultant progress
• Communicate the outcomes of a project or task for technical and nontechnical audiences

Communication and Engagement:

• Effectively communicate with supervisor and other team members
• Support and participate in external public engagement to support projects as needed
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other City departments, consultants and stakeholder groups
• Assist in drafting council reports including report plans, presentations and attachments
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or in a related engineering field with coursework in Transportation Engineering and Transportation Planning
• Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with APEGA, and working towards a P.Eng is a requirement
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices are required
• Good understanding and ability to apply engineering principles related to land use and transportation planning, urban goods movements, urban transportation economics, cost benefit analysis, transit planning, traffic operations, and transportation design
• Understanding and ability to interpret transportation demand model outputs such as EMME, Synchro, or VISSIM is an asset
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of a Google Workspace environment using Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms; Experience with GIS software is an asset
• Proven planning, organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience in solving complex and sensitive issues
• Ability to research and analyze complex technical issues and develop innovative and practical applications and solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presenting to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong relationships and work in a collaborative, integrated manner
• Experience managing and working with internal and external consultants
• Ability and willingness to delegate and empower others
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City\xe2\x80\x99s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95. The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca Up to 2 permanent full-time positions
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52. The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance. Salary: $31.623 - $38.438 (Hourly); $66,028.820 - $80,258.540 (Annually) Talent Acquisition Consultant: JA/RA



Classification Title : Engineer in Training
Posting Date : Mar 28, 2023
Closing Date : Apr 11, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to) : 2 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department : Planning and Environment Services
Work Location(s) : 8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4