Project Engineer - Edmonton, AB, Canada - City of Edmonton

Description

Job Number: 49557 Join the Development Services Branch at the City of Edmonton as a Project Engineer to ensure the review and approval of Private development engineering drawing submissions have adequate transportation infrastructure servicing that meets the expected service level in Edmonton as well as conforming with relevant standards such as Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards.

In our Development Engineering and Drawing Review unit(DEDR), you will be required to use theoretical and practical technical knowledge to review developer funded arterial roadway designs and subdivisions detailed engineering designs, in combination with operations and maintenance impacts while ascertaining the costs are reasonable and not a prohibitive burden to the City and tax/ratepayers.

Overall, you will support the City Plan and the City's goal of orderly and environmentally friendly urban growth and reflect the City's cooperative partnership with the development industry.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:
Provide quality review of engineering drawings(concepts, preliminary and detailed plans) submitted by external design consultants and City Departments
Completion of drawing reviews on time and with a high degree of accuracy while ascertaining they meet City of Edmonton Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards, City bylaws, Subdivision requirements, Development permit conditions, City policies and Provincial Acts/regulations, Transportation Association of Canada(TAC) Highway Geometric Design Guide, City of Edmonton and other applicable standards and guidelines
Recommend approval of drawings when City requirements are met prior to formal approval by Senior Engineer or General Supervisor
Attend internal and external meetings to evaluate or communicate solutions to design challenges raised by developers and engineering consultants while also explaining design comments made on For Approval drawings
Provide oral or written direction to consultants regarding engineering design standard clauses or details that are unclear as part of the drawing approval process
Provide feedback on City of Edmonton engineering design standards that require revisions due to challenges experienced during drawings review
Conduct site visits and field reviews of engineering design drawing submissions to ensure accuracy with field conditions or identify transportation conflicts between existing, proposed and future designs
Respond to inquiries from consultants, developers and citizens by assessing city standards, policies and providing further investigations and response as required
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, and senior management in implementation of city standards, policies, bylaws and supporting other internal agencies by providing input / technical support
Provide general support in Development Engineering and Drawing Review (DEDR) unit's business operations
Perform related duties as required


Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
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
Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas:
Transportation Planning
Roadway Design, and /or
Land Use Planning
Familiarity with the Land Development process in Edmonton from development of statutory plans to zoning and subdivision would be an asset
Attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision while meeting timelines and completing work
Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to present ideas and recommendations and gain consensus
Proficiency working within a Google Workspace environment
Experience in other municipal engineering disciplines such as drainage would be considered an asset
Experience presenting to the public and comfortable with public speaking
Self motivated and highly responsive to inquiries in a timely manner
Team player, demonstrated ability to lead, coach and inspire teammates and to act as a change agent
Excellent ability to prioritize tasks, organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects and manage resources, including human, financial and other resources
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent).

Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation for this position and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy.

This may require you to obtain business-use auto insurance
Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness

Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same.

For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit

Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.

For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit

Applicants may be tested The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve.

We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed.

We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply.

To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion:

Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process.

If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Up to 1 permanent full-time position available Hours of Work: 36.

9 hours per week, Monday to Friday


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


Salary:
$75,966 - $108,522

Annually Talent Acquisition Consultant:
KA/JF IND123

Classification Title:
PE- Civil Engineer

Posting Date:
May 3, 2024

Closing Date:
May 24, :59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): - Permanent Full-time


Union :
Management


Department:
Development Services

Work Location(s): 8th Floor Edmonton Tower, Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4