Transportation Engineer

City of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Earned Day Off (EDO)

Job summary

The City of Edmonton invites applications for a Transportation Engineer in the Development Services Branch, Planning Coordination Unit. You will apply transportation engineering and planning expertise to review land development proposals, TIAs, and bylaw amendments, ensuring alignment with City Plan and multi-modal needs.

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, prepare technical advisements, and support complex decisions through sound

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related engineering work experience
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA; IPMA eligibility may be considered; registration prior to employment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate transportation infrastructure impacts of land development proposals and advise on short- and long-term requirements
• Review TIAs using transportation engineering knowledge, guidelines, and city bylaws
• Support Senior Engineer on complex decisions with technical studies and public input considerations
• Prepare written findings, advisements, and recommendations for council/committee
• Collaborate with applicants and internal/external partners to develop engineering solutions and provide customer service
• Review concept plans, preliminary drawings, access requests, and road/closure inquiries for approval
• Liaise with City departments and external agencies for integrated planning
• Prepare and review amendments to transportation bylaws and related policies
• Perform periodic site checks to confirm development requirements
• Participate in public engagement and team meetings
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

This role in the City of Edmonton's Development Services Branch, Planning Coordination Unit, is essential in shaping the city's future through sustainable transportation. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will apply transportation engineering and planning expertise to review complex land development applications—including statutory plans, rezoning, and road closures—to ensure short-term and long-range transportation requirements are met. The position focuses on implementing the City Plan by optimizing infrastructure for a growing city, serving multiple travel modes, and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and external partners on infrastructure cost, staging, and orderly development.

What will you do?

• Evaluate and quantify transportation infrastructure impacts associated with land development proposals and planning initiatives, and provide recommendations on short term and longer term requirements
• Review Transportation Impact Assessments (TIAs) by applying transportation engineering and planning knowledge, including TIA guidelines, transit service standards, active transportation, traffic safety / operations, City’s engineering design and construction standards, zoning and other bylaws, and corporate strategic direction
• Support Senior Engineer on sensitive and/or complex engineering decisions through review of any ongoing or anticipated municipal priorities or projects, emerging issues, trends, best practices, safety and operational considerations, technical studies, and/or emerging public opinions
• Prepare and document findings in the form of written responses, including council and committee reports and public inquiries, general and technical information, advisements, conditions, and/or recommendations
• Collaborate and develop positive working relationships with applicants, and internal and external partners to identify creative engineering solutions to problems, share information, and provide excellent customer service
• Under the supervision of the Senior Engineer(s), review and recommend approval of concept plans and preliminary engineering drawings, access requests and closures, road and alley closure inquiries, and other transportation requests
• Liaise with other City departments and external agencies, including Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, and adjacent municipalities in preparation of integrated planning and engineering recommendations and identification of emerging issues
• Prepare and review amendments to the Transportation System Bylaw, Arterial Roadway Assessments Bylaw, and other transportation-related policies, guidelines and procedures
• Perform periodic site checks to confirm development requirements
• Participate and contribute to public engagement activities and team meetings
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related engineering work experience
• 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

Assets:

• Experience preparing or evaluating land development applications (including Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plan, and Neighborhood Structure Plan amendments, subdivisions, and rezoning) and Transportation Impact Assessments (TIAs) from a transportation perspective
• Knowledge of and experience with Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering, as well as applicable design and construction standards, specifications, bylaws, and legislation
• Understanding of APEGA regulations and standards. Preferred knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, City Plan, and City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

Skills required for success:

• Communication and Consultation: Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write technical and contractual reports and deliver presentations, along with proven public engagement, consultation, and facilitation skills
• Analytical and Decision-Making: Ability to analyze complex technical information, make timely recommendations and decisions, and demonstrate effective prioritization and time management skills
• Interpersonal and Collaborative: Demonstrate problem-solving, diplomacy, negotiating, and change management skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team member
• Technical Proficiency and Service: Must be proficient in the Google Workspace environment (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) and committed to service excellence, diversity, and inclusiveness
• 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 & work environment:

• Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary: $94,870.14 - $118,585.27 (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)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)
• Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance

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.