Development Engineer

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

9d•CA$94,870 - CA$118,585•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Edmonton is seeking a dedicated and strategic Development Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in coordinating the development and servicing of new land and infill developments between the City and the private development industry. The Development Engineer will act as a key contact for the infill development sector, influencing various stages of the land development process, including planning, engineering design, financial cost-sharing, and contract law. The position aims to ensure new communities are built to high standards, sustainably and with environmental consciousness.

Requirements

Degree in Civil or Environmental engineering.
Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering within the land development industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of APEGA Guidelines, City's Profession Practice Management Plan (PPMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Municipal Government Act, City Design and Construction Standards, and principles of contract law.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
Excellent skills in collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
Customer-oriented, with familiarity in Edmonton's land development process, strategic thinking for corporate goals, political awareness, good leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills.
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies.
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion.
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent).
Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Negotiate, prepare, and administer multi-million dollar high-profile infill servicing agreements with developers on behalf of the City and private utility companies.
Review professional engineering drawings to ensure they comply with the conditions of subdivision approval and meet the City’s Design and Construction Standards.
Chair pre-circulation meetings and mediate any conflicting requirements from various approval agencies to ensure drawings are suitable for circulation.
Manage projects and submissions through online platforms like ePlan and eServices.
Oversee municipal infrastructure cost-sharing, including understanding and applying development levies such as Arterial Roadway Assessments (ARAs) and Permanent Area Contributions (PACs).
Serve as a key point of contact, responding to inquiries about servicing, levies, and other land development requirements from developers, consultants, City Council, and the public.
Administer the review and final approval of Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for new developer-built infrastructure.
Collaborate on process improvements and the negotiation of corporate policies with the land development industry.
Perform additional related duties as required.