Engineering Technologist II

The City of Edmonton is looking for an Engineering Technologist II to join the Transportation Planning and Design section within the Infrastructure Planning & Design Branch. In this role, you will support the entire roadway design process from Concept to As-Built drawings for transportation projects, ranging from active transportation, major collectors, and arterials with scopes from paving to full reconstruction. You will collaborate closely with supervising engineers, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to review project scopes, conduct field reviews, and prepare engineering drawings. By incorporating current Local, Provincial, and Federal standards, you will ensure designs address construction costs, infrastructure conditions, and long-term lifecycle considerations. If you are passionate about municipal infrastructure and committed to supporting vibrant, connected communities, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team. What will you do? - Review project scopes and objectives with supervising engineers and coordinate with other branches, departments, and consultants - Conduct site inspections to evaluate infrastructure conditions and verify utility alignments - Provide technical design and drafting support to the Transportation Planning & Design section of the Infrastructure Planning & Design Branch - Prepare concept, preliminary (development), tender, and final contract plans based on current Local, Provincial, and Federal roadway design standards for various transportation and civil infrastructure projects including: widening, rehabilitation/reconstruction, streetscape, active mode, transit improvements, and safety improvements - Determine topographic survey needs, request field surveys, and interpret survey and utility information - Ensure design meets existing and future requirements of the branch - Ensure designs consider construction cost, infrastructure condition, and future life-cycle considerations - Coordinate other design elements including streetlight, traffic signal, landscaping, and structural designs - Prepare drainage design for improvements and relocations - Perform calculations and designs for horizontal and vertical roadway element alignments - Complete quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimates at all stages of a project - Review plan submissions (internal circulations or consultant) for conformance to approved standards and/or concepts - Maintain contact with survey and construction field personnel throughout a project's construction phase and provide additional information or assist in design changes when field conflicts arise - Guide and offer technical direction to support staff using AutoCAD and Civil3D software - Evaluate utility circulation plans for compliance with established standards and to prevent potential design conflicts - Promote a safe, healthy workplace by adhering to all Occupational Health and Safety guidelines - Perform other related duties as assigned