Engineering Technologist I in Edmonton

Join our dynamic Development Services team to help shape the growth and safety of Edmonton’s infrastructure. We are seeking a dedicated professional to audit and evaluate developer-contributed assets, ensuring our city's built environment stands the test of time.

As an Engineering Technologist I in the Development Inspections Unit of the Subdivision and Development Coordination Section, you will independently conduct quality assurance audits on civil construction projects across the city and support the senior Engineering Technologists with formal CCC and FAC Inspections. In this role, you will evaluate compliance with municipal standards, inspect developer-built assets, and mitigate long-term liability for the municipality. You will act as a primary technical contact in the field, collaborating with contractors and consultants to resolve issues and verify asset quality.

What will you do?

• Audit and inspect private developer and utility projects, including grading, road construction, concrete, asphalt, street lighting, and utility installations
• Enforce conditions within servicing agreements to ensure all technical work and materials strictly meet municipal specifications
• Process and review applications for Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC)
• Evaluate Plan of Record drawings to ensure field construction accurately reflects as-built documentation
• Conduct defect assessments, confirm values, and authorize sign-offs or invoicing as needed
• Provide field-level technical guidance and real-time decision-making on asset quality and construction standards
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants, and contractors to resolve field discrepancies and design modifications
• Support continuous process improvements by updating inspector guidelines and design specifications

Qualifications:

• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in an appropriate Engineering Technology program
• Eligible for recognition as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET
• Minimum two (2) years of applicable, hands-on experience in roadway construction

Assets:

• Direct experience auditing municipal infrastructure or developer-led servicing agreement projects
• Advanced familiarity with municipal road construction methodologies and quality control procedures

Skills required for success:

• In-depth understanding of municipal Design and Construction Standards and Specifications across roadways, drainage, and utilities
• Practical application of civil engineering principles to evaluate on-site materials and field execution
• Strong field interpretation skills to analyze complex plans, identify issues, and implement real-time technical solutions
• Exceptional negotiation and conflict-resolution skills to protect municipal interests during field disputes
• Collaborative communication style to build productive working relationships with engineering consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Prioritization and multi-project management skills to balance several active inspection sites simultaneously
• Independence and sound decision-making to determine asset acceptance or rejection with minimal direct supervision
• Clear written communication for documentation reviews, defect reports, and standard operating procedures
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• 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
• 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
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time
• 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, reaching requiring physical stamina and resilience

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.

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