Project Engineer/Coordinator, Water and Sewer Programming

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education support and training

In-house courses

Job summary

The City of Regina invites applications for a Project Engineer/Coordinator, Water & Sewer Programming. Based in Regina, this role provides technical support for wastewater and drainage infrastructure, with duties spanning analysis, budgeting, design, and project supervision.

The position may be filled as either Project Engineer or Coordinator, Water & Sewer Programming, with KSAs aligned to both roles. Successful candidates will have a university engineering degree and professional registration

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering with 4+ years municipal water/wastewater experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the Saskatchewan engineering body.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for wastewater and drainage infrastructure planning, design, and maintenance.
• Oversee construction projects, ensuring budget and schedule compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Develop and maintain design standards and operational processes.
• Manage consultants and review proposals to City standards.
• Oversee contract administration during construction and respond to inquiries.
• Mentor staff and promote a collaborative, safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Wastewater knowledge

Asset management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Environmental)

PEng eligibility or registration

Diploma (for Coordinator path) in Civil Eng Tech/Water Resources Tech

Tools

ArcMap GIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Job ID: 3693

Openings: 1

Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management

Division: City Operations

Department: Water, Waste & Environment

Branch: Sewer & Drainage Operations

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Hourly Salary: $43.24 - $53.99 (2024 rate)

Annual Salary: $82,442.00 - $102,938.00 (2024 rate)

If appointed to the Project Engineer position, the rate will include an additional $3.00/hour market supplement

Date Posted: September 8, 2026

Closing Date: September 17, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

This position provides technical/professional engineering support for the management, capital upgrades, and preservation of municipal wastewater and drainage infrastructure. Responsibilities include system analysis, business case and budget preparation, design, administration, operational support, project management, and construction supervision.

Please note: this position may be filled as a Project Engineer, or Coordinator, Water & Sewer Programming. The following duties and KSAs are reflective of both positions. To view each individual job description, please visit City Connect.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and analysis for wastewater and drainage infrastructure planning, design, construction, maintenance, and asset management.
• Analyze and interpret complex data, processes, and problems to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Manage and oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare technical and business reports, public responses, memos, and presentations.
• Develop and maintain corporate construction standards, policies, and operational processes.
• Manage consultant engineering firms and review proposals, schedules, and designs to ensure compliance with City standards.
• Oversee contract administration and engineering processes during construction. Respond to public, City Council, and Executive inquiries and concerns.
• Approve requisitions, expenditures, and other transactions within authority limits to protect civic assets.
• Supervise and direct staff, consultants, contractors.
• Mentor, train, and advise employees and work teams in an environment that embraces innovation, changes, corporate values/initiatives, relationships, partnerships, and a respectful work environment.
• Participate in labour relation activities such as staffing, discipline, staff development, supervision, direction of work, and performance appraisals of subordinate staff.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to lead, plan, organize, influence, direct, supervise, inspect and co‑ordinate staff, consultants and contractors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with wastewater processes, theories, statistics, and Strong knowledge of wastewater and drainage infrastructure planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations.
• Understanding of municipal infrastructure management and asset management principles.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as ArcMap GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, or InfoWorks ICM.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, regulations, bylaws, and specifications.
• Experience in project management, budget preparation, and financial analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Provincial Occupational Health and Safety regulations and City safety policies.

Education And Experience

Education & Experience, Project Engineer

• A University degree in Engineering, such as Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Systems, with a minimum of four (4) years related engineering experience in the field of municipal water, wastewater, drainage, and solid waste infrastructure.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.

OR

Education & Experience, Coordinator, Water & Sewer Programming

• A two (2) year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, or Water Resources Technology with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience with water, wastewater and/or drainage infrastructure.
• Must be registered with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan (TPS) as a Professional Technologist (P.Tech) or be eligible to obtain registration during the probation period.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class Five (5) driver’s license and have a vehicle available for work usage.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

Benefits

• At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses.