Senior Project Engineer

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As the senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of Mobility's Construction and Materials capital and operational projects. You will provide technical support and expertise to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of roadway assets, including but not limited to, pavement rehabilitation, road reconstruction, concrete rehabilitation, asphalt plant upgrades, utility coordination, roadway design, drainage, and other works. You will play critical role in achieving project objectives and maintaining high-quality standards. This role bridges the gap between engineering teams, internal operations, and project management, ensuring that designs are feasible, specifications are followed, projects are well coordinated, and completed on time and within budget. The role will be responsible for supervising Project Engineers and Engineers in Training (EITs) in the delivery of smaller construction projects. By resolving technical challenges, optimizing processes, and mentoring junior Engineers, the Senior Project Engineer plays a critical role in achieving project objectives and maintaining high-quality standards. Primary duties include:

• Manage projects during various phases including planning, design, procurement, construction and close-out, in alignment with the project goals and objectives.

• Support the execution and successful delivery of complex projects, including earthworks, road rehabilitation, road reconstruction, concrete rehabilitation, and underground works.

• Develop and track project financials, including cost, contingencies, cash flow, to create accurate Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Maintain comprehensive risk registers and issue logs, developing effective mitigation plans to resolve contractual or technical problems.
• Support design development through technical review of designs, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate with key interested parties including citizens, developers, and third-party utility owners.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, or a related Engineering field, and at least 8 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.
• Previous municipal government experience managing public infrastructure projects; procurement, design and/ or delivery will be considered an asset.
• Strong problem- solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to balance technical expertise with project delivery and team collaboration.

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.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Mobility
• Union: Exempt
• Position Type: 1 Permanent
• Compensation: Engineer Level P4E $138,475 - 173,094 per annum
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 2808 Spiller Road SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 5th, 2026
• Job ID: 315434