Municipal Engineer

City of Saint John; Saint John; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Saint John, Canada is seeking a qualified Municipal Engineer for their Infrastructure Development team. The role involves reviewing and approving municipal servicing plans while providing engineering support for water, wastewater, and transportation systems. Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering degree, professional registration eligibility, and strong leadership skills. This position comes with a competitive salary range of $85,119 - $103,331 per year and includes options for flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• University degree in civil engineering required.
• Professional Engineer status and registration with APEGNB required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in a consulting or municipal environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve municipal servicing plans and utility installations.
• Provide engineering support and project management for municipal infrastructure.
• Formulate engineering solutions and supervise municipal development.

Skills

Leadership ability

Interpersonal skills

Client-focused skills

Education

University degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer eligible for registration with APEGNB

Job description

Overview

Position Overview
Please Note: This posting will remain open until filled.

The City of Saint John is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Municipal Engineer- Infrastructure Development with the City’s One Stop Development Shop. The incumbent will review and approve municipal servicing plans, drainage systems and utility installations for the full range of new development. Additionally, the incumbent will provide client-focused, quality, cost-effective professional engineering support and project management related to construction, operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, storm drainage and transportation systems and sustainability of municipal infrastructure. You will be part of a technical team responsible for formulating engineering solutions, providing direction to technical support staff, engineering consultants, developers and contractors while supervising municipal development.

Assignment details

Competition Number: 25-091
Salary: $85,119.00 - $103,331.00/Year
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: October 5, 2025

Application
Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to City of Saint John Attn: Hiring Committee (employment opportunities) at www.saintjohn.ca

Responsibilities

• Review and approve municipal servicing plans, drainage systems and utility installations for the full range of new development.
• Provide client-focused, quality, cost-effective professional engineering support and project management related to construction, operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, storm drainage and transportation systems and sustainability of municipal infrastructure.
• Be part of a technical team responsible for formulating engineering solutions, providing direction to technical support staff, engineering consultants, developers and contractors while supervising municipal development.

Essential Qualifications

• University degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer and eligible for registration with APEGNB.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and excellent interpersonal and client-focused skills.
• Experience in a construction, consulting or municipal environment is ideal.
• The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program including the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Notes

Additional information may be found at the City of Saint John employment opportunities page.