Senior Engineer, Mobility Strategies (ID: 56145)

City of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Earned Day Off (EDO)

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Senior Engineer in Urban Planning and Economy to lead studies and mobility plans that support The City Plan, Edmonton’s integrated Municipal Development Plan and Transportation Master Plan.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners and technologists to advance projects like Goods Movement Strategy and future BRT/LRT planning, while ensuring inclusive, evidence-based decisions and timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering with coursework in Transportation Engineering/Planning.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA in good standing; registration before start.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, strategic engineering studies for multi-modal transportation network planning.
• Perform current/future state network analyses; identify gaps and solutions.
• Lead policy development to support The City Plan and Goods Movement Strategy.
• Manage staff, collaborate with partners, present results to senior leadership.

Skills

Transportation expertise

Project management

Communication

Public engagement

Decision making

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors or higher)

P.Eng. with APEGA

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Closing Date: Oct 20, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

We’re seeking a passionate and strategic thinking transportation engineer who understands the connection between policy, action, and results. It will be your job as a Senior Engineer in Urban Planning and Economy to lead studies and develop mobility plans to support the development and implementation of The City Plan, Edmonton’s combined Municipal Development Plan and Transportation Master Plan. Projects you can look forward to being involved in include implementation of the Goods Movement Strategy and future mass transit planning including BRT and LRT. You will work with branch leadership and a multi-disciplinary team of professional engineers, planners, and technologists to further your projects.

Your demonstrated ability to apply innovative solutions, your strong project management skills, and your strong analytical skills will support your success. Well developed listening, negotiation, and collaboration skills as well as a proficiency in written and verbal communication are necessary. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

What will you do:

• Lead complex, strategic engineering and related studies for the development of strategic plans, policies, guidelines, and implementation tools for Edmonton’s multi-modal transportation network
• Perform current and future state network analysis which will include analyzing traffic and transportation patterns, identification of network gaps and solutions.
• Lead research and develop policies or actions that will support the implementation of The City Plan
• Lead complex studies including project management activities, managing multiple staff members, collaborating with internal and external Community Partners, and presenting results in written and oral form to senior leadership
• Collaborate with internal business partners and engage external interested parties in the development of key initiatives
• Proactively review policy, literature and current best practice for transportation planning and engineering
• Analyze and evaluate policies for continued support or modification; this includes the evaluation of travel data, traffic safety data, land use economics and health data
• Represent the section, branch, department or City as a part of committees or projects
• Manage, supervise and mentor project engineers, technologists and/or technicians
• Oversee and approve the work of staff including technical oversight and guidelines
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering with coursework in Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning or Land Use Planning
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, in good standing. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
• 7 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and/or Land Use Planning

Asset:

• Working knowledge of GIS Software

Skills required for success:

• Transportation Expertise: Experience conducting complex engineering and multi-modal studies, applying transportation design guidelines, understanding City of Edmonton policies, and interpreting traffic modeling software outputs (such as Emme, Synchro, or VISSIM)
• Project Management & Leadership: Strong project management skills with the ability to lead, supervise, and mentor multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, and technologists while meeting deadlines
• Communication & Public Engagement: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, backed by required experience in public speaking, presentations, and Community Partner engagement
• Professional Competencies: Self-motivation, multi-tasking capabilities, and strong skills in decision-making, conflict resolution, and negotiation
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary: $112,669.97 - $140,836.50 (Annually)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)

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 https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

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

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