Project Engineer - Neighbourhoods Planning and Design

City of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is looking for a Project Engineer to join the Neighbourhood Renewal Program. This role involves leading design services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of safe and accessible neighbourhoods. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering and be a registered P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and P.Eng registration.
• Minimum 4 years experience in transportation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of design standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design services for transportation facilities.
• Coordinate project designs with internal and external partners.
• Review and verify engineering drawings.

Skills

Geometric design of roadways

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Tools

Google Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Engineer - Neighbourhoods Planning and Design

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Do you want to help shape Edmonton's mature neighbourhoods? As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Neighbourhood Renewal Program. You will lead in-house design services for various projects, ensuring our streets are safe, accessible, and beautiful. Join our supportive team and make a real difference in our city.

In this role, you will lead the design of transportation facilities within the Neighbourhood Renewal Program. Reporting directly to a Senior Engineer, you will lead the preparation of designs for roads, sidewalks, alleys, safety improvements/traffic calming and active transportation facilities. This position will see you collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the City's high standards. If you're passionate about designing sustainable infrastructure and contributing to the growth of our city, this is the role for you!

What will you do?:

• Provide instructions and guidance to in-house engineering technologists to prepare drawings for tender and Issued For Construction
• Review, verify, update and authenticate design deliverables, primarily Engineering drawings and grade design sheets, produced in-house
• Work with the Develop and Deliver Project Management teams to facilitate the accurate and on time delivery of in-house designed Neighbourhood Renewal projects
• Coordinate project designs with internal City and utility partners
• Respond to inquiries related to design practises, standards, guidelines and design exceptions
• Provide technical feedback on concept and planning level proposed changes
• Complete preliminary design walks and data collection to determine feasibility, existing conditions, constraints and potential issues of neighbourhood renewal projects
• Be a reviewer, provide feedback/recommendations/comments and recommend for approval on externally preparedProfessional Work Products
• Strategize with design consultant for problem solving and potential design exceptions for areas that cannot meet standards or guidelines
• Support Project Managers and the design consultant for the design process, including attending and providing oversight and comments during the creation of concept plans, all field walks, design decisions and final grade design
• Participating in the preparation, execution and follow-up of public engagement events for Neighbourhood Designs
• Provide support to the leadership team to implement the Department’s Health and Safety and ENVISO programs
• Reviewing and providing comments on internal City circulations and utility plans
• Support Senior Engineer/Supervisor/Director in initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and other group led projects
• Sit on committees or working groups for internal purposes such as safety committees, change management working groups, etc.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in roadways or transportation engineering and design.
  
  
  

Skills required for success:

• Knowledge of geometric design of roadways and familiarity with design standards and guidelines such as the City of Edmonton Complete Streets Design and Construction standards and TAC (Transportation Association of Canada) guidelines and principles
• Knowledge of City Bylaws, Policies, Servicing Standards, procedures and specifications
• Well developed communication (presentation, verbal and written), interpersonal and relationship building skills are required
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and produce results in a fast paced, changing environment
• Must be proficient with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion.
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and the Environmental Management System[ Enviso ]
• Applicants may be tested
  
  
  

Assets:

• Additional training or knowledge of traffic engineering, drainage engineering, structural engineering and roadway construction techniques
• Experience with AutoCAD
  
  
  

Conditions of employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) and/or method of transportation to get to project sites. Applicants may be required to obtain business use auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City business
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and office, and will require site visits and outdoor reviews at various construction sites
  
  
  

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits .

Up to 1 Permanent Full time position

Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Hours of Work: 36.9 Hours weekly

Salary Range: $80,592.37 - $115,131.96 Annually

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