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The PLAA & Interface Leader is a senior engineering leadership role responsible for providing technical oversight and integration of Permits, Licenses, Approvals, and Agreements (PLAAs), regulatory requirements, utility and railway interfaces, and third-party obligations throughout the lifecycle of the Green Line LRT program. The role applies professional engineering judgment to ensure that regulatory, environmental, operational, safety, and partner requirements are identified early, incorporated into engineering design and construction strategies, and managed in a manner that protects project scope, schedule, budget, quality, compliance, and long-term asset performance. Primary Duties include:
Qualifications
A degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
At least 8 years of progressive experience on large, complex infrastructure or transportation projects 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 .
Experience with LRT, rail, utilities, municipal infrastructure, bridges, or highways is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience coordinating regulatory processes, permitting, partner engagement, utility coordination, PLAA activities, interface management, or execution of third-party agreements is required.
Demonstrated experience working with municipal, provincial, and federal regulators; authorities having jurisdiction; utility providers; railway companies; consultants; contractors; and internal business units.
Experience with construction management, planning, environmental management, project management, or a related field.
Strong understanding of permitting workflows, regulatory frameworks, environmental approvals, technical approvals, utility agreements, and construction approval processes for major infrastructure delivery.
Demonstrated project management, schedule coordination, risk management, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and strong communication skills.
Proven success leading multi-disciplinary teams that include both technical and non-technical members.
Pre-employment Requirements
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: Green Line
- Union: Exempt Engineer
- Position Type: 1 Permanent
- Compensation: Level M2E $151,858 - $189,822 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: 411, 1 Street S.E.
- Audience: Internal/External
- Apply By: November 17, 2026
- Job ID: 315558
