Development Engineer, Transportation

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian municipality is seeking a Development Engineer to support urban mobility and infrastructure planning. This role involves collaborating with internal and external partners to manage development applications and ensure alignment with city policies. Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering, have relevant engineering experience, and possess a Professional Engineer designation. The position offers potential flexible work options and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant professional engineering experience after obtaining P. Eng. designation.
• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer with APEGA or eligible by start date.
• Experience with municipal development applications considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Represent development engineering interests at meetings.
• Collaborate with planners and industry partners to find solutions.
• Apply expertise in transportation impact assessments and planning.
• Negotiate legal agreements related to development.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Transportation engineering standards

Job description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work‑life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti‑racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Development Engineer within the Transportation/Mobility sections of Community Planning, you will play a key role in shaping how Calgary grows and moves. We currently have openings in two complementary focus areas:

DART and Application Review Stream: Provide and coordinate transportation and engineering input on development applications including Land Use, Development Permits, Subdivisions, and Outline Plans. You’ll work closely with applicants and City partners through the Development Applications Review Team (DART) process, supporting timely and coordinated review of mobility and engineering issues.

Policy Planning (LAP/ASP) Stream: Provide and coordinate transportation and engineering expertise for Local Area Plans (LAPs) and Area Structure Plans (ASPs). You’ll serve as a core team member working with many internal and external partners supporting long‑range plans, ensuring that transportation networks (all modes), street design, and infrastructure phasing in established communities and greenfield areas align with the City’s policies and growth strategies. This work is foundational to how Calgary grows and moves and sets the stage for future development.

Primary Duties

• Represent Development Engineering and transportation interests at DART meetings and in policy planning projects (LAPs, ASPs, and City Building initiatives).
• Collaborate and negotiate with applicants, planners, and City specialists to find innovative, practical solutions to mobility and infrastructure challenges.
• Apply technical expertise in areas such as transportation impact assessments, functional planning, geometric design, operations, construction phasing, and access management.
• Balance City‑building objectives with industry needs to ensure safe, timely, and effective delivery of transportation infrastructure.
• Interpret and communicate policies and standards to internal and external partners, contributing to continuous improvement of review processes.
• Participate on cross‑corporate working groups and committees representing transportation and mobility engineering interests.
• Review and negotiate legal agreements related to subdivisions, development permits, and land use amendments.
• Represent the Development Engineering Mobility section at Calgary Planning Commission, Infrastructure Planning Commission, public meetings, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and Council as required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering.
• You must have at least 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. Designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practising status OR licensure and practising status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering standards and design guidelines is required.
• Experience with municipal development applications or municipal policies, in either a municipal or consulting engineering environment is considered an asset.
• Success in this position requires the ability to collaborate effectively across City departments and with industry partners while building leadership skills; advanced communication, judgement, and problem‑solving skills; a demonstrated ability to make independent decisions; and a high attention to detail with a strong team and customer focus.

Pre‑employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: Exempt Business Unit: Community Planning
Position Type: 2 Permanent
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
Compensation: Level P3E $113,200 - 141,500 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: November 13, 2025

Job ID #: 312645