Project Engineer (2 Full-Time & 1 Temporary Full-Time)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking experienced Project Engineers for full-time and temporary positions in Thunder Bay. You will oversee the City’s Infrastructure Asset Management projects, combining your civil engineering skills with community enhancing initiatives. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, relevant experience, and supervisory skills. Join a supportive team in a vibrant community committed to sustainability and growth, enjoying competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Three to five years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience in project planning, design, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct the City's Infrastructure Asset Management portfolio.
• Support ongoing growth and infrastructure development projects.

Skills

Project planning

Civil engineering experience

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of legislation and regulations

Presentation skills

Proficiency in software (MS Office, AutoCAD)

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ESRI GIS

Softdesk

MS Project

Job description

Our Engineering has a rewarding opportunity for Project Engineers, and we are looking for dynamic professionals to join our team!

• 2 Full-Time Permanent positions
• 1 Temporary Full-Time position

Why join the Engineering team at the City of Thunder Bay?

The Engineering Division develops and oversees the long‑range planning, design, and construction supervision of the City’s road infrastructure, focusing on efficient, sustainable design and records management.

By joining our team, you will contribute to the rehabilitation and expansion of infrastructure that keeps our City moving and growing, and you will serve the residents of today and generations to come.

You’ll be part of a supportive, professional environment where your contributions are valued, and your career can grow. If you’re looking for meaningful work with purpose and pride, the Engineering team is where your next chapter begins.

The Opportunity

As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and directing the City of Thunder Bay’s Infrastructure Asset Management portfolio and infrastructure improvements, while also supporting ongoing growth and development projects.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in civil engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Three to five years of civil engineering experience, including project planning, design, and construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Supervisory experience with technical staff.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and environmental assessments.
• Ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences and handle on‑the‑spot questions from senior officials, City Council members, special interest groups, and the media.
• Proficient in computers and current related software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, Softdesk, and ESRI GIS.
• Excellent project and time management, analytical and critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

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Our Great Tangible Benefits

• Competitive salary and a fantastic matching pension plan (optional for temporary positions).
• Great paid vacation and holidays.
• Amazing team environment built on respect and inclusivity.
• Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, and dental benefits for permanent full‑time employees.
• Excellent life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for permanent full‑time employees (2 times your annual salary).
• Supportive employee family assistance program (EFAP).
• Inclusive employee wellness program.
• Outstanding corporate training and leadership development with supportive career progression opportunities.
• Wonderful teamwork environment – work with other professional and experienced staff regularly.
• Opportunity to provide meaningful work.

Why the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay?

The Corporation runs on people like you; they create a workplace where everyone belongs. Driven by a commitment to excellence, they make a real impact in the community every day. With this employer, stability meets purpose, and diversity is valued.

Why Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and the region’s commercial, administrative, and medical hub, home to schools, a university, a medical school, and a law school. It thrives on hard work and innovation.

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work‑life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include photos, certificates that have photo identification, driver’s licences, or police records checks.

Note: The above documentation will be requested by Human Resources & Division if you are the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

Accommodation: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Privacy: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625‑3866.

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!