Infrastructure Engineer

Government of Alberta•Red Deer, AB

44d•$89,851 - $124,405

About The Position

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests. The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by: • Managing transportation safety. • Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities. • Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access. • Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridorsRole ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Infrastructure Manager, this role is integral to shaping the Central Region’s transportation network by leading project scoping for rehabilitation and capital construction initiatives; driving the development of the regional programs; leading regional planning activities (e.g. functional planning); and/or providing technical expertise on development applications. The position also delivers in-house preliminary engineering, geometric assessments, and safety assessments to inform project decisions and ensure safe, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure.

Requirements

University degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Minimum five (5) years of related experience in transportation network / functional planning, project scoping, transportation safety, completing traffic impact assessments and/or development applications relating to transportation infrastructure.
A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
Registered or eligible to obtain membership with APEGA
Sound engineering background in transportation safety, project scoping and/or transportation planning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Project / financial management and administration experience.
Strong value engineering skills, including identifying cost-effective solutions while maintaining project quality and performance.
Experience responding to questions from the public regarding transportation infrastructure and projects.
Experience with traffic analysis software such as Synchro and/or Sidra.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Understanding of political issues, government mechanisms, processes, and levels of authority.

Responsibilities

Project Scoping & Delivery: Lead development of project scoping documents for rehabilitation and capital projects, including oversight of consultant studies (e.g., surfacing and geometric assessments) and coordination of hand-off to Construction.
Program Planning & Prioritization: Support development of regional 5- and 10-year highway programs by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing projects based on safety, condition, and long-term network needs.
Regional Planning & Technical Oversight: Contribute to transportation planning initiatives, manage consultant studies, and provide technical reviews and recommendations to support infrastructure planning and development decisions.
Development Support & Stakeholder Relations: Provide technical input on development applications, liaise with municipalities and stakeholders, and address infrastructure-related issues through clear communication, negotiation, and alignment with departmental objectives.