Senior Project Engineer

City of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Calgary is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead high-complexity vertical infrastructure projects valued between $50M and $200M+. You will oversee the full lifecycle from development through construction and closeout, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to the highest standards.

As a Registered Professional in the Buildings and Architecture division, you will provide technical guidance, manage consultants and stakeholders, and drive risk management, quality, and

Qualifications

• Lead design and construction of high-risk capital projects from design to closeout.
• Hire and oversee architectural and engineering consultants and manage procurement.
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and quality.
• Provide design guidance and apply engineering expertise to solve complex problems.
• Coordinate with internal units and external partners to align outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, design and execution of complex capital projects.
• Procurement and consultant management: hire and oversee consultants and manage procurement processes.
• Project oversight: manage design, construction, and handover of high-complexity projects.
• Contract administration: review contracts, change orders, and ensure compliance.
• Risk management: identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Interested party coordination: build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team leadership: may lead project teams and foster collaboration.
• Reporting and communication: prepare progress reports for senior management.
• Technical oversight: provide design guidance to consultants and apply engineering expertise.
• Policy and standards development: contribute to engineering guidelines and standards.

Skills

Project planning

Procurement management

Project oversight

Contract administration

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Reporting & communication

Technical oversight

Standards development

Job description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will lead the delivery of a range of high complexity vertical infrastructure projects valued between approximately $50M - $200M+, including recreation facilities, firehalls, operations centers, libraries, mixed-use developments, and other critical City assets. As a central position to shaping Calgary's future infrastructure, you will oversee the full project lifecycle from early development and design through construction and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. As a Registered Professional in the Buildings and Architecture division, you will also provide subject matter expertise in early project phases, helping shape innovative solutions that meet Calgary's long-term infrastructure needs. Primary duties include:

Qualifications

• Lead project planning, design and execution: Independently manage design, construction and handover of complex, very high-risk capital projects with a high degree of autonomy from design to closeout.
• Procurement and consultant management: Hire and oversee architectural and engineering consultants and contractors, managing procurement processes and ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Project oversight: Independently manage design, construction, and handover of high-complexity, high-risk projects, ensuring seamless transitions between project phases.
• Contract administration: Manage and administer contracts, review and approve change orders and extensions, and ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Analyze change requests and/or value management opportunities for cost, necessity and feasibility and identify innovative solutions.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies using sound professional judgment and project management best practices.
• Interested Party coordination: Build and sustain strong relationships with internal business units, external partners, and community interested parties to align outcomes with City priorities.
• Team leadership: May lead project or program teams, including internal staff and administrators, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Reporting and communication: Prepare and deliver clear progress reports to senior management and Council, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Technical oversight: Provide design guidance to consultants and apply engineering expertise to solve complex problems with innovative, practical solutions.
• Subject matter expert: May act as Discipline Champion for Supply's engineering review process and prequalification process under engineering categories.
• Policy and standards development: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of guidelines, standards, and policies governing engineering design and construction.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Pre-employment Drug Test:

An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.