09 Jan
City of Edmonton
Edmonton
Job Description - Transportation Engineer-in-Training (51243)
Transportation Engineer-in-Training Up to 11 and 18 months
Job Number
51243
Transportation is more than moving people, goods and services. It is essential infrastructure that shapes our urban form, impacts our economic well-being, and is a primary determinant of our city’s environmental, financial, and social sustainability. By working for the City of Edmonton, you will be part of the team shaping the City’s future. If you have a passion for city planning, this is the job for you!
The City of Edmonton's Development Services Branch is looking for Engineers in Training (EIT) to assist with the review of land development applications. Reporting to a Senior Engineer,
this position will support the Planning Coordination Unit by applying transportation engineering and planning knowledge to identify transportation requirements related to land use changes and recommendations that will have short-term and long-range impacts on the City.
Keeping in perspective the cost, staging, and prioritization of infrastructure, this role, under the supervision of the Project and/or Senior Engineers, will initiate discussions and work closely with area developers, adjoining municipalities, City staff, the public, and higher orders of government to support orderly development, seek resolution to conflicts and advance City interests and corporate objectives.
What will you do?
- Apply knowledge of transportation engineering, including transit, active transportation and traffic operations, engineering design and construction standards, zoning and other bylaws, and/or corporate strategic direction to land development applications.
- Integrate into sensitive and/or complex engineering decisions any ongoing or anticipated municipal priorities or projects,
emerging issues, trends, best practices, safety and operational considerations, studies, techniques, technologies, societal shifts, and/or emerging public opinions.
- Prepare and document findings in the form of written responses, including council and committee reports and public inquiries.
- Collaborate and develop positive working relationships with applicants, and internal and external stakeholders to identify creative engineering solutions to problems, share information, and provide excellent customer service.
- Under the supervision of the Project and/or Senior Engineer(s), review and recommend approval of concept plans and preliminary engineering drawings, access requests and closures, road and alley closure inquiries, and other transportation requests.
- Liaise with other City departments and external agencies,
including Alberta Transportation and adjacent municipalities in preparation of integrated planning and engineering recommendations.
- Prepare and review amendments to the Transportation System Bylaw, Arterial Roadway Assessments Bylaw, and other transportation-related policies and procedures.
- Perform periodic site checks to confirm development requirements.
- Assist with the review of transportation impact assessments and other transportation-related studies.
- Participate and contribute to public engagement activities and team meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering. Alternatively, a similar program meeting APEGA’s academic requirements will also be accepted providing the applicant is already accepted as an APEGA E.I.T.
- Membership with APEGA as Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and working towards a P.Eng is a requirement.
- Understanding and adherence to all APEGA regulations and standards.
- Knowledge of and experience with Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering.
- Knowledge of design and construction standards, specifications, bylaws and legislation as they relate to project assigned.
- Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, city standards, the City Plan, and City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw is preferred.
Skills required for success:
- Effective prioritization and time management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and contractual communication report writing and presentations.
- Demonstrated problem solving, diplomacy, negotiating skills, and change management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to analyze complex technical information and make timely recommendations and decisions.
- Must be proficient within a Google Workspace environment (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).
- Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness.
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.
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 **********@edmonton.ca.
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: $33.638 - $ 40.887 (Hourly); $70,236.140 - $85,372.060 (Annually)
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Posting Date
Closing Date
Jan 17, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to)
2 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department
Development Services
Work Location(s)
6th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
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