Engineering Technologist II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55598)

Description

Play a leading role in Edmonton's growth. Join our dedicated team in shaping a well-built, resilient city. We are looking for an independent, technical leader eager to oversee the successful transition of vital transportation infrastructure from development to public use.

As an Engineering Technologist II in the Development Inspections Unit of the Subdivision and Development Coordination Section, you will monitor, inspect, and audit developer-contributed surface and electrical assets within your assigned area. Operating with high independence under the direction of a Senior Engineer, you will serve as the authoritative field contact, resolving immediate technical issues and ensuring all civil construction strictly satisfies municipal requirements to protect long-term public interest.

In this role, you will ensure compliance with key business deliverables outlined in Servicing Agreements with private developers. In alignment with the City Plan, you will collaborate with a team responsible for accepting developer-contributed transportation infrastructure, while also supporting updates to the City of Edmonton's Design and Construction standards. 

What will you do?

• Audit and verify that civil construction work, methodologies, and materials comply directly with engineering requirements and design plans
• Evaluate, verify, and approve or reject applications for Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for paved roads, alleys, sidewalks, street lighting, and fencing
• Manage quality control for a broad range of development activities, including new industrial, commercial, and residential subdivisions, utility cut restorations, and municipal improvements
• Supervise daily workflows, allocate tasks, and provide technical mentorship for junior technical staff and students
• Know how to understand detailed engineering drawings submitted by external consultants to identify potential field conflicts and provide formal construction comments to design teams
• Independently establish the scope and financial value of required construction defect assessments and authorize formal invoicing
• Leverage practical field experience to provide strategic input and recommendations for ongoing revisions to City Design and Construction Specifications

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year diploma in an appropriate Engineering Technology program
• Eligible for recognition as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in roadway and municipal infrastructure construction
• Hands-on experience inspecting civil construction projects (roads, utilities, concrete work) and applying project management principles regarding inspection schedules and project closeouts (CCC/FAC processes)

Assets:

• Active participation on interview or selection panels for technical recruitment
• Experience updating foundational engineering guidelines or operational instruction documents

Skills Required for Success:

• Comprehensive familiarity with civil engineering principles and municipal construction standards spanning roadways, drainage, utilities, and street lighting
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and modifying complex engineering drawings on-site to match field realities
• Advanced negotiation and dispute resolution tactics to navigate firm, professional field interactions with contractors and developers
• Strategic independent judgment to prioritize high-risk inspection schedules and milestones across concurrent projects
• Clear written and verbal communication styles necessary to serve as an effective technical liaison with external developers, consultants, and internal departments
• Analytical skills to audit materials testing and Quality Assurance documentation for structural compliance
• Resource allocation, project distribution, and operational leadership capabilities to coordinate junior team members
• Innovative problem-solving to redesign components on the fly when unexpected site conditions arise
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidates are able to be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• This role works in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 20lbs, pushing, pulling, reaching, and driving requiring physical stamina and resilience
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $44.943 - $56.668 (Hourly); $93,840.980 - $118,322.780 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JF/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Engineering Technologist II-8h
Posting Date: Jul 07, 2026
Closing Date: Jul 21, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Urban Planning and Economy
Work Location(s): Edmonton

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