Project Engineer in Training (EIT)
About The Position
Join the City of Edmonton’s Infrastructure Services team as a Project Engineer-in-Training (EIT) within the Transportation Delivery Section. This role offers the opportunity to kickstart your career and gain professional designation hours while contributing to essential city infrastructure. Under the guidance of senior mentors, you will engage in the design, tender preparation, and contract management of transportation projects—ranging from managing local projects under $5M to supporting complex, high-profile initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and help build Edmonton’s future.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or related field of Transportation Engineering
- Must be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with APEGA (in good standing) and working towards a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to effectively communicate with a wide range of both technical and non-technical parties
- Proven planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound engineering judgment and make appropriate technical recommendations
- 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 may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing the detailed design, procurement, and delivery of transportation projects using best practices and PMBOK principles
- Help define project goals, objectives, and deliverables to fulfill the requirements of Business Partners and Project Sponsors
- Monitor and report on project milestones through detailed plans and schedules, learning to keep projects on budget, on schedule, and within scope
- Work with and learn to lead multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants, contractors, clients, and internal partners
- Assist in implementing robust public/partner engagement processes and communication plans in collaboration with the Communications & Engagement (C&E) team
- Apply and expand your technical engineering knowledge to anticipate and resolve issues, including participating in field design and re-design under professional oversight
- Review and help prepare critical project documentation, including feasibility studies, design reports, tenders, drawings, and engineering specifications
- Assist with contract and procurement processes, including preparing tender documents, reviewing proposals/bids, and monitoring the work of external consultants and contractors
- Perform project risk assessments and steward necessary relationships to support project success
- Handle project closing activities, such as obtaining sign-offs, conducting post-project evaluations, capturing lessons learned, and managing deficiencies during the warranty phase
Benefits
- Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement
- Flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- Eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
