Development Engineer/Technologist

Startdate; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grande Prairie Development Services Department seeks a dedicated Intermediate Development Engineer/Technologist to join the team. The role supports development and engineering services, reviews and approves planning and construction from inception to completion, and liaises with multiple city departments.

The incumbent will perform on-site inspections, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and help track construction securities and issue certificates for completed work.

Qualifications

• CET certification is required; P.Eng. or P.L. Eng. is preferred
• PMP designation is an asset
• Must understand development engineering role and possess practical knowledge
• Ability to learn Development Engineering's role quickly
• Able to work well in small and large diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Support Development and Engineering Services.
• Review and approve planning, design and construction of developments and neighborhoods from inception to completion.
• Serve as a liaison between multiple City departments.
• Conduct on-site inspections with consultants and contractors; track construction securities and issue construction certificates.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Project management

Engineering judgment

City design standards

Stakeholder liaison

On-site inspections

Education

Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Professional Licensee (Engineering) (P.L. Eng.)

Job description

Our Development Services Department islooking for a dedicated Development Engineer/Technologistto join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• The Intermediate Development Engineer/Technologist supports Development and Engineering Services.
• Reviews and approves the planning, design and construction of developments and neighborhoods within the City from inception to completion.
• Possess and draw upon engineering experience and judgment in daily work.
• Familiarity, knowledge and implementation of City Design & Construction Standards, Masterplans (Transportation & Stormwater), MGA, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures is essential to this role.
• Will serve as a liaison between multiple City departments and regularly meet with them on an ongoing basis.
• On-site inspections with consultants and contractors are a key function of this position; this is directly tied to tracking of construction securities and issuance of construction certificates for physical work completed on site.
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

• Required at minimum to be a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), registered with ASET.
• Preference will be given to those who hold aProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.), or Professional Licensee (Engineering) (P.L. Eng.), registered with APEGA.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Reasonably knowledgeable in all things development.
• An individual who can learn Development Engineering's role rather quickly.
• Should be an all-rounder with technical background, practical knowledge.
• Good people person that can work well within small and large diverse teams.

Hours

The standardworkweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule beingdetermined by theimmediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range $45.21 - $58.43 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

The City of Grande Prairie is committed tobuilding and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individualswith unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome,support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization,and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for aninterview will be notified via phone or email.

• This posting will be openuntil a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
• This posting may be used tofill future vacancies in this position.