Project Engineer – Municipal Works
- Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Project Engineer – Municipal Works
Permanent | Full-Time | On-site
Starting at $110,000 /year
This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering projects from conception to design through construction and completion. With several major infrastructure projects on the horizon, you'll work alongside a collaborative team to deliver improvements that will have a lasting impact on Medicine Hat.
We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way.
How You'll Own It
We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.
Life in Medicine Hat
With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living, along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.
Ready to make an impact in Medicine Hat?
If you're excited about contributing to a forward‑thinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you.
#brightideas
Permanent | Full-Time | On-site
Starting at $110,000 /year
- Relocation assistance available
This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering projects from conception to design through construction and completion. With several major infrastructure projects on the horizon, you'll work alongside a collaborative team to deliver improvements that will have a lasting impact on Medicine Hat.
We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way.
How You'll Own It
- Lead municipal infrastructure projects from planning and design through tendering, construction, and commissioning.
- Coordinate the delivery of road improvements, stormwater infrastructure, traffic projects, and other municipal engineering initiatives.
- Review engineering designs, technical drawings, and specification to ensure compliance with municipal standards and servicing requirements.
- Provide technical engineering advice on transportation systems, stormwater management, development proposals, and related infrastructure matters.
- Coordinate project approvals, public engagement, regulatory requirements, and communication with internal and external partners.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, consultants, and contractors to support successful project delivery.
- Prepare capital plans, project estimates, business cases, and funding applications to support municipal infrastructure priorities.
- Research and apply engineering best practices, technical standards, and innovative approaches to infrastructure planning and design.
- Represent Municipal Works Engineering on committees and collaborate with other City departments, developers, consultants, and government agencies.
- Engage with residents and the public through open houses, project consultations, and on-site conversations, responding to concerns and working toward practical solutions.
- Hands-on experience with civil engineering design, technical reviews, and infrastructure project delivery.
- Knowledge of transportation infrastructure, road design, stormwater management, drainage systems, or related municipal infrastructure.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage timelines, competing priorities, and project requirements.
- An understanding of engineering standards, regulatory requirements, construction practices, and contract administration.
- The ability to communicate technical information clearly to colleagues, consultants, contractors, and members of the public.
- Confidence engaging with residents and addressing questions or concerns professionally, including at public open houses and construction sites.
- A collaborative approach, with the initiative to work independently while contributing to a supportive engineering team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to delivering quality work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with the ability to learn new technical applications.
- Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a municipal engineering major, from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Preference for six (6) years of related professional engineering experience in transportation and stormwater management systems planning, design, and project management. Municipal engineering or consulting experience is preferred.
- Professional registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
- A Road Safety Professional (RSP) designation and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be considered an asset.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- An equivalent combination of management-approved education, training, and experience may be considered.
- This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use.
We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.
- Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
- Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
- Competitive total rewards: We Own It by offering comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
- Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.
Life in Medicine Hat
With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living, along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.
Ready to make an impact in Medicine Hat?
If you're excited about contributing to a forward‑thinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you.
#brightideas
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Responsibilities
Lead municipal infrastructure projects from planning and design through tendering, construction, and commissioning, including road, traffic, and stormwater initiatives. Manage budgets, schedules, consultants, approvals, and public engagement while providing engineering advice and coordinating with City departments, contractors, developers, and government agencies.
Requirements
A recognized bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required, preferably with a municipal engineering major, along with APEGA professional registration and a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license. Six years of related experience in transportation and stormwater planning, design, and project management is preferred; municipal or consulting experience is an advantage, while RSP or PMP credentials are assets.
Skills
- Civil Engineering Design
- Municipal Infrastructure Project Delivery
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Road Design
- Stormwater Management
- Drainage Systems
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Engineering Design Review
- Contract Administration
- Budget And Schedule Management
- Public Engagement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Communication
- Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Pension
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Training And Development
- Relocation Assistance
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Categories
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
- Construction
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Municipal Engineering
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Transportation Systems
- Road Improvements
- Road Design
- Traffic Management
- Stormwater Management
- Drainage Systems
- Capital Projects
- Engineering Design
- Technical Drawings
- Municipal Standards
- Tendering
- Construction
- Commissioning
- Contract Administration
- Project Budgets
- Project Schedules
- Capital Planning
- Business Cases
- Funding Applications
- Public Engagement
- Regulatory Requirements
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Microsoft 365
- APEGA
- Road Safety Professional (RSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Class 5 Alberta Driver's License