Project Engineer

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Saskatoon is seeking a Temporary Full Time Engineer to assist senior engineers in project management and administration for water and wastewater capital projects. You will participate in process studies, asset management, and remote facilities operations, including solids handling and disposal systems.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 4–6 years' design/construction experience, and eligibility for PEng in Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering.
• Four to six years' experience in design and construction in the water and wastewater field.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, professional engineer membership in APEGS.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment theory.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and prepare reports, plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in using MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD 2009.

Responsibilities

• Conducts long-range studies for expansion and asset management needs of water/wastewater systems and solids handling.
• Assists with preparing the five-year capital budget and cost estimates.
• Prepares technical Terms of Reference for capital projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Written communication

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical, Civil or Mechanical)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD 2009

Job description

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Term:1TemporaryFull Time position available for approximately 24 months.

Closing Date: 09/04/2026

Labour Group: The Society

Posting: 5658

Job Summary

This position performs professional engineering work to assist senior engineers with providing project management and administration for all capital projects and for process and environmental studies relating to water and wastewater treatment and remote facilities operation and to the management of solids handling and disposal systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts long-range studies for expansion and asset management needs of the water and wastewater treatment and remote facilities operations and of the solids handling and disposal systems, including concept design and costs estimation.
• Assists with preparing the five year capital budget, including revising cost estimates and the equipment replacement list.
• Prepares technical Terms of Reference for capital projects, including preliminary documents, drawings and calculations required to define the type and size of new facilities.
• Assists with the evaluation of electrical, mechanical, process and construction drawings and specifications as prepared by consultants.
• Participates in the tendering process for capital projects, including preparing front-end documents and acting as a liaison between consultants, contractors and the purchasing section of the Department.
• Acts as a liaison between consultants, contractors and operations staff for capital projects during construction, start-up, commissioning and warranty work.
• Conducts process and operating problem studies and environmental investigations, including preparing reports and making recommendations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering.
• Four to six years' experience in design and construction in the water and wastewater field.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, membership as a professional engineer in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Knowledge of the theoretical aspects of water and wastewater treatment.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and prepare a wide variety of reports, plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with the current version of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and AutoCAD 2009 software

Weekly Hours:36.67

Salary Range:$93,293.52to$109,486.56 CADper annum (2026rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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