Senior Engineer

Job Description - Senior Engineer (55662) Job Description Senior Engineer 11 months Job Number : 55662 The Urban Planning and Economy Development Services Branch is seeking a Senior Engineer to serve as a key leader and technical resource for our engineering and technology team. As our Lead Transportation Engineer, coordinate transportation direction for infrastructure requirements and apply your transportation engineering expertise to review and provide critical analysis for development permit applications. What will you do? Review, technical evaluate, modify, and approve responses on the transportation requirements associated with Development Permit Applications, applying your transportation planning and engineering knowledge, and ensuring compliance with City of Edmonton policies, bylaws, and the City of Edmonton guiding documents including the Complete Streets Design and Construction Guidelines and the Access Management Guidelines Review, evaluate, modify, and approve responses to City circulations and to inquiries from Administration, the land development industry, City Council, and the public, prepared by transportation staff Review, prepare and approve responses to access requests and developer initiated projects within City road right-of-way Mentor, support and guide engineers, engineers-in training, and technicians, including discussions on day-to-day issues, peer review, review of technical work, training opportunities, and adherence to engineering standards Collaborate, support, and provide input on the transportation review of rezonings and subdivisions as it relates to future development permit application reviews as required Recognize the need for joint responsibility and accountability to resolve issues before the next stages of the development process Create a positive and cooperative work environment, with emphasis on accountability, motivation, and morale Liaise and collaborate with consultants, other City staff, utilities and other affected agencies and partners to resolve issues Organize, lead and/or actively participate in meetings with various collaborators to discuss transportation requirements and/or issues associated with proposed or future applications Represent the Section on various interdepartmental or interagency project committees and teams Provide transportation representation and expertise at the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings, Council hearings, and other committees as required Play a key role in the development, update and/or approval of guidelines, processes and procedures related to Land Development Applications and/or Development Permit Applications Qualifications : Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering with courses in Transportation Engineering, Land Use Planning and/or Planning Law Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning and/or Roadway Design 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: Master’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering Skills required for success: Regulatory Compliance & Professional Standards: Demonstrated adherence to APEGA regulations and City of Edmonton standards, with the expertise to authenticate professional work products and apply knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), Zoning Bylaw, Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards, and Access Management Guidelines Technical Review & Development Expertise: Comprehensive experience in evaluating Development Applications and/or Land Development Applications, reviewing Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs), analyzing access proposals, making independant and efficient decisions, including necessary roadway upgrades Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and coach technical staff, combined with strong negotiation, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to manage positive relationships with diverse stakeholders Project Management & Communication: Strong capability to balance high-volume workloads and meet strict deadlines, supported by effective written, verbal, and public presentation skills to respond to the needs of the development industry 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 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: $112,669.97 - $140,836.50 (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) 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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits . Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton. Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation. #LI-AS1 Classification Title : PE3 - Civil Engineer Posting Date : Jul 17, 2026 Closing Date : July 31, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT) 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 Connect with us! LinkedIn Facebook FAQ City of Edmonton Website Talent Hub