Are you a Professional Engineer with a passion for shaping the future of a growing city? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise and negotiation skills can make a real impact? If so, the City of Edmonton has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Development Engineer. We are looking for a dedicated and strategic individual to help guide the development of new communities, ensuring they are built to the highest standards in a way that is both sustainable and environmentally conscious.
Reporting to the Senior Development Engineer, the Development Engineer plays an integral role in coordinating the development and servicing of new land as well as infill developments between the City of Edmonton and the private development industry. This position is a key contact for the residential development sector, influencing many aspects of the land development process, from initial planning and engineering design to financial cost-sharing and contract law.
Come be a part of our team and help us build a vibrant, connected, and prosperous Edmonton for all.
What will you do?
Negotiate, prepare, and administer multi-million dollar residential servicing agreements with developers on behalf of the City and private utility companies
Review professional engineering drawings to ensure they comply with the conditions of subdivision approval and meet the City’s Design and Construction Standards
Chair pre-circulation meetings and mediate any conflicting requirements from various approval agencies to ensure drawings are suitable for circulation
Manage projects and submissions through online platforms like ePlan and eServices
Oversee municipal infrastructure cost-sharing, including understanding and applying development levies such as Arterial Roadway Assessments (ARAs) and Permanent Area Contributions (PACs)
Serve as a key point of contact, responding to inquiries about servicing, levies, and other land development requirements from developers, consultants, City Council, and the public
Administer the review and final approval of Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for new developer-built infrastructure
Collaborate on process improvements and the negotiation of corporate policies with the land development industry
Perform additional related duties as required
A degree in Civil or Environmental 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
A minimum of 4 years progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering within the land development industry
Skills required for success:
Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of APEGA Guidelines, City's Profession Practice Management Plan (PPMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Municipal Government Act, City Design and Construction Standards, and principles of contract law
Communication and Analysis: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Collaboration and Management: Excellent skills in collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
Customer and Strategic Focus: Customer-oriented, with familiarity in Edmonton's land development process, strategic thinking for corporate goals, political awareness, good leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills
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 permanent full-time position
Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: $92,106.08 - $115,131.63 (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)
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Must obtain business auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City business
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 employment@edmonton.ca. 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.
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/SB
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