Engineering Technologist II

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

4d•CA$93,841 - CA$118,323•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
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
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
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
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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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