Transportation Engineer (ID: 51248)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a Transportation Engineer, where your expertise will shape urban planning and transportation infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize transportation solutions for a growing city. You will apply your knowledge in transportation engineering to assess land development applications, ensuring that they align with municipal priorities and community needs. With a focus on public engagement and innovative problem-solving, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the city's transportation systems. If you're passionate about city planning and making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil or Transportation Engineering required.
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Review land development applications and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to find creative engineering solutions.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Public Engagement

Project Management

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer (51248)

Transportation Engineer Up to 18 months

Job Number

51248

Transportation is more than moving people, goods and services. It is essential infrastructure that shapes our urban form, impacts our economic well being and is a primary determinant of our city’s environmental, financial and social sustainability. By working for the City of Edmonton, you will be part of the team shaping the City’s future. If you have a passion for city planning, this is the job for you!

The City of Edmonton's Development Services Branch is looking for a Transportation Engineer to assist with the review of land development applications. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, this position will support the Planning Coordination Unit by applying transportation engineering and planning knowledge to identify transportation requirements related to land use changes and recommendations that will have short-term and long-range impacts to the City.

The position supports the implementation of the City Plan with a focus on planning and optimizing transportation infrastructure that meets the demand of a growing, complex city and serves an increasing number of destinations using a variety of travel modes. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will also collaborate with other work areas and improve your understanding of broader considerations required in the urban planning process.

What will you do?

• Apply knowledge of transportation engineering, including transit, active transportation and traffic operations, engineering design and construction standards, zoning and other bylaws, and/or corporate strategic direction to land development applications, including area structure, district and redevelopment plans, neighborhood or community plans, rezoning and road closures.
• Integrate into sensitive and/or complex engineering decisions any ongoing or anticipated municipal priorities or projects, emerging issues, trends, best practices, safety and operational considerations, studies, techniques, technologies, societal shifts, 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 stakeholders 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 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 and procedures.
• Perform periodic site checks to confirm development requirements.
• Assist with the review of transportation impact assessments and other transportation-related studies.
• 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.
• Understand and adhere to all APEGA regulations and standards.
• Experience with preparing and/or evaluating land development applications including Municipal Development Plan (MDP) amendments, Area Structure Plan (ASP) amendments, and Neighborhood Structure Plan (NSP) amendments, subdivisions, and rezoning from transportation perspective.
• Experience preparing and/or evaluating Transportation Impact Assessments.
• Knowledge of and experience with Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering.
• Knowledge of design and construction standards, specifications, bylaws and legislation as they relate to project assigned.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, city standards, the City Plan, and City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw is preferred.

Skills required for success:

• Effective prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and contractual communication report writing and presentations.
• Public engagement, consultation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, diplomacy, negotiating skills, and change management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and make timely recommendations and decisions.
• Must be proficient within a Google Workspace environment (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness.
• 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/or the Environmental Management System Enviso.
• Applicants may be tested.

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.

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].

Up to 1 full-time, temporary position for up to 18 months

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.

Classification Title: PE2 - Civil Engineer

Posting Date

Closing Date

Jan 17, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to)

1 - Temporary Full-time

Union: Management

Department

Development Services

Work Location(s)

6th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4