Operations Engineer

Government of Alberta•Calgary, AB

8d•CA$92,008 - CA$127,391•Onsite

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. At the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors we promote 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-corridors.

Requirements

University graduation in Engineering or Applied Science or Geology or Geophysics, or graduation from a recognized School of Architecture, plus five years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Eligible for membership with the APEGA or AAA.
Class 5 Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience and urban transportation experience.
Effective written and verbal communication and public relations skills.
Specialized training in responding to the media and doing in-camera interviews.
Ability to prepare recommendations and present information to department managers and executive in verbal or written format in a clear and concise manner for decision making purposes.
Extensive knowledge of highway maintenance, operation and construction procedures.
Highway and road planning and design experience is an asset.
The position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of maintenance and operations, functions in the service area, relative to established standards and departmental policies, as outlined in the Contract Administration, Contact Specifications, Maintenance Standards, Uniform Traffic Control Device, Materials Design and Highway Signing Manuals.
Must ensure adherence to the Highway Traffic Act, Public Highways Development Act, and Public Service Act.
Creativity and innovative solutions to transfer initiatives, complex maintenance and construction problems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate maintenance activities across municipal and provincial stakeholders to ensure continuity of the transportation system across jurisdictional boundaries.
Act as the primary liaison with maintenance contractors, municipality officials, consultants, and external partners.
Coordinate access and activities within the provincial highway right-of-way for internal business units (e.g., bridges, construction, infrastructure).
Partner with maintenance contractors to deliver safe and effective highway maintenance programs.
Support planning, budgeting, inspection, and quality assurance to ensure services are cost-effective and defensible.
Contribute to maintenance specifications, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
Participate as a member of the provincial maintenance budget allocation task group.
Review roadway and traffic engineering designs for operational feasibility.
Assess route surveys, consultant projects, and engineering proposals to identify risks and potential operational issues.
Evaluate municipality and utility infrastructure proposals affecting provincial right-of-way.
Ensure timely response and resolution of public and stakeholder concerns related to provincial highways.
Draft correspondence and briefing materials for leadership.
Represent the department in meetings with municipalities, agencies, and community groups.