SENIOR HIGHWAY PROJECT ENGINEER

EG3 Engineer 3
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Highway Regional Operations - Eastern Region, Transportation Operations
Steinbach MB
Advertisement Number: 44397
Salary(s): EG3 $85,544.00 - $111,909.00 per year
Closing Date: August 11, 2025
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Preference may be given to public servants with the Government of Manitoba.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions within the Eastern Region and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be registered or eligible (within 6 months) for registration as a professional engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
• Must have a Bachelor-level degree in Engineering (Civil) or equivalency recognized by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and be able to travel frequently to work sites within the province by ground and/or airtransportation
• Must be able to work in an outdoor rough terrain environment in both winter and summer months.
• Must be able to work extended hours for periods of time as projects demands

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Directly related experience with roadway design and construction.
• Experience with contract preparation.
• Experience in financial tracking, reporting and expenditure control as it relates to project management.
• Knowledge of human resource practices (i.e. training and development, coaching, labour relations, conflict resolution, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with other employees, the general public,contractors, provincial departments, agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and organize staff.
• Demonstrated decision making skills.

Duties:
The Senior Highway Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Senior Highway Construction Engineer in the delivery of the Region Highway Capital Infrastructure Program. Performs engineering activities from planning through preliminary design, detailed design and construction; provides specialized engineering advice & technical guidance; completes highway design of multiple major & minor projects; and is responsible for contract administration and engineering activities of multiple major and minor projects, including management of staff and resources.

Please refer the Job description for details