Infrastructure Engineer, Utilities Asset Management

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

Job summary

A municipal governmental organization is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer in Calgary to manage and analyze water utility assets. Responsibilities include developing capital programs and leading projects to improve the effectiveness of asset management practices. Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering and possess at least four years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $113,200 to $141,500 per annum, contributing to important community services.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience after receiving your P. Eng. designation.
• Strong background in water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities.
• Previous experience in municipal engineering and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data for Water Utility planning and operations.
• Develop annual capital programs for utility assets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve asset management processes.

Skills

Project management

Strategic and critical thinking

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS)

Structured Query Language (SQL)

SAP Business Objects/Web Intelligence

Advanced Excel

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze available data pertaining to the Water Utility assets to determine an optimized plan for future operations, growth, renewal and replacement, and innovation.
• Develop and monitor annual capital AM programs for replacement/rehabilitation of utility assets.
• Contribute to the preparation of long‑range infrastructure plans, servicing studies and operational plans, including further development of risk, levels of service and strategic plans.
• Monitor trends and develop solutions for Water Utility servicing considering the integrated system of treatment plants, lift/pump stations, pipes, ponds and outfalls.
• Prototype methodologies and tools to support lifecycle analysis and costing, risk analysis, and statistical and data‑mining techniques to support strategic and operational AM needs.
• Lead and guide cross‑functional team members to utilize AM strategies and best practices to improve processes and management of assets in operation.
• Build and foster networks and relationships with internal technical experts, operations staff, other business units, and key partners across Water Utility.
• Establish priorities within individual projects within program priorities set by Senior Planning Engineers and Utility Leaders.
• Manage and deliver projects to support the planning and analysis functions of the Water Utility.
• Assist in budget planning, preparation of business cases and other project management duties.
• Prepare in‑house studies, executive reports, presentations, training materials and other pertinent written documents on AM principles, practices and strategies related to the Water Utility infrastructures.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field and 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 practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.
• A strong background and keen interest in water, wastewater and stormwater utilities.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and access to a personal vehicle for business use is required.
• Previous experience in municipal engineering, data analytics, asset and risk management, and project management. Working knowledge of treatment plants and/or linear systems design, operations and maintenance, and strong analytical skills would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work with complex and integrated information systems such as Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS) and knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL), SAP Business Objects/ Web Intelligence, advanced Excel, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Oracle Work and Asset Management (WAM) or IBM Maximo will be considered an asset.
• Success in this position requires strong skills in project management, strategic and critical thinking, risk assessment, independent decision making, change management, and relationship building.

Pre‑employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: Exempt

Business Unit: Capital Planning and Business Services

Position Type: 3 Permanent

Location: 625 25 Avenue S.E.

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: January 26, 2026