Division: Transportation and Construction
Department: Construction and Design
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 09/10/2025
Labour Group: SCMMA
Posting: 4520

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs professional engineering work related to municipal water &sewer and roadways projects, including providing project management and supervising staff.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Engineering.
• Four to six years’ progressively responsible engineering experience in municipal water, sewer and roadways infrastructure.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• A vehicle suitable for use in the performance of duties is required

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and prepare a wide variety of reports, plans and specifications.
• Ability to lead, manage and participate in all phases of engineering projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and the public.
• Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of support staff.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing and spreadsheet software.
  Weekly Hours: 36.67
  Salary Range: $86,211.84 to $101,175.60 CAD per annum (2023 rates)

• Manages the planning, design, and construction of complex water & sewer, roadways and other municipal rehabilitation or land development capital projects within the City of Saskatoon.
• Coordinates with internal civic departments, regulatory agencies, and utility companies on the planning, design, and approval of construction projects.
• Prepares preliminary and detailed cost estimates for budgeting and approvals.
• Coordinates with an internal project team consisting of survey, drafting, and engineering technicians to develop detailed construction drawings, material selections, technical specifications, contracts, and procurement documents.
• Reviews contractor tenders or proposals for compliance with specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Manages municipal water & sewer, and roadways contractors to confirm projects are following the contract standards, specifications, and regulations while also ensuring delivery within the project budget and schedule.
• Ensures constant and effective communication between all project stakeholders including civic staff, contractors, regulators, the public, and municipal politicians as required.
• Performs regular on-site quality and safety audits throughout construction.
• Provides detailed status reports on project finances, schedules, quality assurance, and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Investigates, evaluates, and recommends new or alternate technology or construction methodologies.
• Assists with the administration or updating of standards, specifications, bylaws, and regulations governing the materials and construction techniques used within municipal water, sewer, and roadways infrastructure.
• Assists with internal process improvement initiatives as required.
• Supervises and trains technical support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.