Senior Engineer, Mobility Strategies - Revised

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

Job summary

City of Edmonton is seeking a Senior Engineer in Urban Planning and Economy to lead strategic transportation studies and develop mobility plans tied to The City Plan. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with partners to implement goods movement strategies and future mass transit planning, including BRT/LRT.

The role requires a PE, 7+ years of related experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA in good standing; registration prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, strategic studies for Edmonton’s multi-modal transportation network.
• Perform current and future state network analysis; identify gaps and solutions.
• Lead policy development to support The City Plan and implement actions.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Public Speaking

Team Leadership

GIS Software

Education

P.Eng. (APEG)

Engineering Degree

Tools

Emme

Synchro

VISSIM

Job description

Job Number: 56145We’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 networkPerform 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 PlanLead 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 leadershipCollaborate with internal business partners and engage external interested parties in the development of key initiativesProactively review policy, literature and current best practice for transportation planning and engineeringAnalyze and evaluate policies for continued support or modification; this includes the evaluation of travel data, traffic safety data, land use economics and health dataRepresent the section, branch, department or City as a part of committees or projectsManage, supervise and mentor project engineers, technologists and/or techniciansOversee and approve the work of staff including technical oversight and guidelinesPerform related duties as requiredQualifications:Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering with coursework in Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning or Land Use PlanningMust be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, in good standing. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment7 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and/or Land Use PlanningAsset:Working knowledge of GIS SoftwareSkills 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 deadlinesCommunication & Public Engagement: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, backed by required experience in public speaking, presentations, and Community Partner engagementProfessional Competencies: Self-motivation, multi-tasking capabilities, and strong skills in decision-making, conflict resolution, and negotiationAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusionApplicants may be testedConditions of Employment:Up to: 1 permanent full-time positionHours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - FridaySalary: $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 worksiteThis 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.Recruitment Consultant: AS/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.#LI-AS1Classification Title: PE3 - Civil EngineerPosting Date: Sep 29, 2026Closing Date: Oct 20, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion : ManagementDepartment: Planning and Environment ServicesWork Location(s):8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4