Are you passionate about tackling climate change and building a more sustainable city? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning innovative ideas into tangible results? If so, the City of Edmonton invites you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our team as an Environmental Project Engineer.
As the Environmental Project Engineer, you will collaborate with dedicated project teams to develop comprehensive plans and strategies that actively reduce our carbon footprint and implement impactful energy transition actions. You will be diving into research, analyzing data, and transforming complex information into clear insights that empower your colleagues to understand greenhouse gas emissions and the positive impacts of their work. Your technical acumen will be crucial in providing expert advice on how to effectively mitigate climate change impacts across a variety of projects.
What will you do?:
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Support the development and implementation of strategies aimed at achieving the goals and objectives contained in the City's Community Energy Transition Strategy and C627 Climate Resilience Policy
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Develop technical engineering work products, which may include, but are not limited to:
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Technical assessments on the greenhouse gas impacts of various projects, including relevant emissions factors, and associated recommendations for mitigation
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Engineering specifications, standards, and procedures related to greenhouse gas quantification and assessment
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Participate in and evaluate engineering and technical studies and make recommendations based on professional judgement (e.g., greenhouse gas impacts of various projects);
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Provide professional input in the development of annual corporate and community greenhouse gas inventories, carbon budgets, and associated greenhouse gas forecasting
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Develop and evaluate corporate and community climate change mitigation targets and actions
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Contribute to preparing engineering specifications, standards, procedures and policies related to greenhouse gas quantification and energy transition
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Provide engineering quality assurance technical review and recommendations for work that is completed by others
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Provide professional input, interpretation and feedback for technically complex or sensitive issues involving multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific data
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Support the evaluation and/or development of tools for analysis and monitoring of sustainability and long term corporate and community energy transition metrics
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Support leadership, management and implementation of climate change programs, projects and initiative
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Serve as a technical resource on climate change mitigation / energy transition to support City policy positions to other areas of the Corporation, internal committees, project / working teams and City Council as required, as well as to community partners, companies, organizations, associations, regional municipalities and other orders of government
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or related)
- 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 of progressively relevant and technical experience in climate change mitigation (including renewable energy, greenhouse gas quantification and assessment, greenhouse gas forecasting, target setting and policy tools)
Skills required for success:
- Strong quantitative analytical skills and the ability to analyze, explain and evaluate highly complex technical information and policy issues
- Knowledge of APEGA rules, legislation and regulations
- Knowledge of local, regional, national and global sustainability and resiliency issues
- Knowledge of the City of Edmonton's Climate Resilience Policy (C627) and energy transition and adaptation strategies
- Knowledge of climate change mitigation, adaptation and environmental risk assessment processes
- Knowledge of technical standards and protocols related to greenhouse gases, such as: ISO 14064, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Cities, Corporate Standard, and other relevant standards and guidance documents
- Logical approach to solving problems based on information from multiple perspectives
- An effective change agent who inspires action, builds commitment and generates enthusiasm for reaching shared goals
- Skill in building relationships with diverse stakeholders and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Ability to prepare engineering, technical and policy reports
- Ability to develop processes/methodologies/tools when few precedents or guidelines are available
- Excellent project management method knowledge and skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion.
- Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso
Assets:
- Training in ISO14064 - Greenhouse Gases
- Training in project management
- Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Cities, Corporate Standard, and other relevant standards and guidance documents
Work Environment:
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and office, and may occasionally involve site visits..
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 **********@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits .
1 temporary full time position for up to 11 months
Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
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: Apr 25, 2025
Closing Date: May 8, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Urban Planning and Economy
Work Location(s): 8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
