Development Engineer/Technologist

Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Salary range $45.21 - $58.43 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement. · Full-time

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Pay: Salary range $45.21 - $58.43 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 22, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Original job description

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Development Services Department is looking for a dedicated Development Engineer/Technologist to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

The Intermediate Development Engineer/Technologist supports Development and Engineering Services.
Reviews and approves the planning, design and construction of developments and neighborhoods within the City from inception to completion.
Possess and draw upon engineering experience and judgment in daily work.
Familiarity, knowledge and implementation of City Design & Construction Standards, Masterplans (Transportation & Stormwater), MGA, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures is essential to this role.
Will serve as a liaison between multiple City departments and regularly meet with them on an ongoing basis.
On-site inspections with consultants and contractors are a key function of this position; this is directly tied to tracking of construction securities and issuance of construction certificates for physical work completed on site.
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

Required at minimum to be a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) registered with ASET.
Preference will be given to those who hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or Professional Licensee (Engineering) (P.L. Eng.), registered with APEGA.
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
Reasonably knowledgeable in all things development.
An individual who can learn Development Engineering's role rather quickly.
Should be an all-rounder with technical background, practical knowledge.
Good people person that can work well within small and large diverse teams.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range $45.21 - $58.43 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.

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Responsibilities

Review and approve the planning, design, and construction of developments and neighborhoods from inception through completion, applying engineering judgment and relevant municipal standards. Coordinate with City departments and internal and external stakeholders, conduct site inspections, track construction securities, and issue construction certificates for completed work.

Requirements

A minimum Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation registered with ASET is required; a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Licensee (Engineering) (P.L. Eng.) registered with APEGA is preferred. The role calls for practical technical knowledge of development, the ability to learn development engineering quickly, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in diverse teams; a PMP designation is an asset.

Skills

Development Engineering
Engineering Design Review
Construction Review
Development Planning
Site Inspections
Project Management
Stakeholder Liaison
Interdepartmental Coordination
Construction Securities Tracking
Engineering Judgment
City Design and Construction Standards
Transportation Masterplans
Stormwater Masterplans
Municipal Bylaws and Policies
Teamwork

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Keywords

Development Engineering
Certified Engineering Technologist
C.E.T.
ASET
Professional Engineer
P.Eng.
Professional Licensee (Engineering)
P.L. Eng.
APEGA
Project Management Professional
PMP
Development Services
Engineering Services
Development Planning
Engineering Design
Construction Review
Site Inspections
Construction Securities
Construction Certificates
City Design and Construction Standards
Transportation Masterplan
Stormwater Masterplan
Municipal Government Act
Bylaws
Policies and Procedures
Stakeholder Liaison
Interdepartmental Coordination
Neighborhood Development

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