Project Engineer - - Neighbourhoods Planning and Design (ID: 51181)

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a Project Engineer, where you'll lead transformative designs for Edmonton's neighbourhoods. This role offers the opportunity to shape safe, accessible, and beautiful streets while collaborating with diverse teams. You'll be at the forefront of the Neighbourhood Renewal Program, ensuring projects meet high standards and are delivered on time. If you have a passion for sustainable infrastructure and a commitment to community growth, this position is perfect for you. Embrace a culture of equity and inclusion while making a real impact in our vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Must be a Professional Engineer in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of transportation facilities for neighbourhood renewal.
• Coordinate project designs with internal and external partners.
• Provide technical feedback on planning level designs.

Skills

Geometric design of roadways

Knowledge of design standards

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proficiency with Google Suite

Knowledge of City Bylaws

Interpersonal skills

Embracing equity and diversity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description - Project Engineer - Neighbourhoods Planning and Design (51181)

Job Number

51181

Do you want to help shape Edmonton's 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 practices, standards, guidelines, and design exceptions.
• Provide technical feedback on concept and planning level designs.
• Complete design walks and data collection to determine feasibility, existing conditions, constraints, and potential issues of neighbourhood renewal projects.
• Conduct any additional field work or site inspections.
• Be a reviewer, provide feedback/recommendations/comments, and recommend approval on externally prepared, Professional Work Products.
• Strategize with design consultants for problem-solving and potential design exceptions for areas that cannot meet current 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.
• Participate 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.
• Review and provide 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 license (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.

Hours of Work: 36.9 Hours weekly

Salary Range: $78,245.02 - $111,778.60 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: [AO / MM]

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Posting Date

Closing Date

Jan 13, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to)

1 - Permanent Full-time

Union: Management

Department

Building Great Neighbourhoods

Work Location(s)

Century Place, 8th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3