Development Engineering Manager – Growth & Infrastructure

Sturgeon County; Alberta; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturgeon County is seeking a Manager of Development Engineering to provide strategic leadership on development-related infrastructure and municipal servicing. You will oversee development engineering reviews, servicing requirements, developer‑contributed infrastructure, and off‑site levies, while advising on development agreements and securities.

The role leads a multidisciplinary team, develops budgets, informs long‑term growth strategies, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in a private or government setting (or a suitable combination of experience and education).
• Post secondary degree in engineering, public/business administration, or another related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or a related designation, P.Eng. or related engineering designation, and/or master’s degree are considered assets.
• Experience in urban and rural settings is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of land development practices and departmental service lines.
• Working knowledge of Civil Engineering design principles and practices associated with municipal infrastructure, including construction methodology, procedures and materials.
• Knowledge of municipal business practices and private sector development practices, as they relate to land development and stewardship.
• Strong understanding of economic conditions and development practices and trends within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
• Familiarity with the current legislative and regulatory environment, bylaws, policies, and procedures, government structure and political relationships.
• Fully competent in using Microsoft Office suite applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with the development community; experience in municipal government or familiarity with municipal government practices is considered an asset.
• Experience integrating cross‑functional processes. Ability to navigate well throughout organization; analyze financial, operational, and business environment information.
• Experience innovating to respond to new expectations driven by stakeholders, civil engineering design principles and practices, and the use of new technology to advance corporate priorities.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership (20%): Manage, oversee, and lead the Development Engineering team.
• Focus on advancing the County’s strategic plan and outcomes related to planned growth through defined customer‑centred processes and complex multi‑disciplinary efforts.
• Create an open, positive working environment to stimulate open discussion that engages in‑office, remote, and hybrid employees.
• Invest time in managing and developing people through career planning and professional development.
• Provide insightful, motivating, and constructive feedback, coaching, and guidance.
• Set clear expectations, monitor, evaluate, and conduct annual performance reviews with clear development plans.
• Set and delegate broad work responsibilities for direct reports.
• Provide rewards and recognition in alignment with the County’s policies and procedures.
• Follow human resources policies and procedures when addressing performance, disciplinary matters, investigations, and other employment considerations.
• Measure and report on capacity to meet current and future needs of the County within departmental program areas.
• Make hiring decisions within approved roles, working in collaboration with the human resources team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Change management

Time management

Team development

Education

Post secondary degree in engineering or related field

PM/Eng designation assets (PMP, P.Eng., Master's)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Sturgeon County is seeking a Manager of Development Engineering to provide strategic leadership on development-related infrastructure and municipal servicing. You will oversee development engineering reviews, servicing requirements, developer‑contributed infrastructure, and off‑site levies, while advising on development agreements and securities.

The role leads a multidisciplinary team, develops budgets, informs long‑term growth strategies, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to