JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74068
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 26, 2025
Classification: Engineering & Related Level 2
Salary: $3,278.65 - $4,539.52 bi-weekly ($85,573 - $118,481/year)
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serves as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network. For more information, visit

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Civil Engineering), and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in heavy civil engineering projects, including planning, design, construction, and project management.
• Registered or eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng) membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent, and ability to travel within Alberta.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering design and construction practices related to heavy civil infrastructure.

Preferred:

• Experience with water infrastructure projects, particularly in rehabilitation of dam, canal or other flood and drought mitigation structures.
• Experience with the Civil Works Master Specification (CWMS), particularly in updating specifications for civil engineering projects.

Equivalency: Directly related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

TEC is seeking an experienced and purpose-driven Water Project Engineer to lead the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects across Alberta’s Northern and Central regions. In this impactful role, you will help protect agricultural livelihoods, strengthen environmental resilience, and improve community well-being through sustainable water management.
As a Water Project Engineer reporting to the Team Lead North, you’ll provide technical leadership and project oversight from initial planning through to final construction and asset transfer. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, oversee consultants and contractors, and ensure engineering work meets the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills, along with the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining strong relationships with internal partners, communities, and regulatory agencies.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Engaging and overseeing engineering consultants
• Preparing project scopes and selecting consultants through formal evaluation processes.
• Managing consultant performance and ensuring adherence to design, safety, and contract requirements.
• Administering and reviewing design and construction activities
• Reviewing engineering designs, tender documents, and regulatory permit applications.
• Conducting site visits to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordinating internal and external input to support design integrity and constructability.
• Leading construction oversight and contract administration
• Monitoring construction progress, participating in inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Addressing contractor claims, public inquiries, and stakeholder concerns.
• Supporting dispute resolution and final acceptance processes.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Contributing to departmental standards and technical leadership
• Developing and updating technical guidelines, specifications, and manuals.
• Participating in technical committees and cross-departmental working groups.
• Incorporating lessons learned to improve future project delivery.
• Delivering effective project and program management
• Managing scope, budget, and timelines from concept to completion.
• Coordinating non-engineering components such as land acquisition and stakeholder relations.
• Ensuring accurate reporting and fiscal accountability.
  This position requires regular travel throughout Northern and Central Alberta—typically between 25-50% of the work schedule. It offers a varied work environment that includes both field and office-based activities, ideal for individuals who enjoy a flexible and hands-on approach to their work.
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