Stormwater Engineer

City of Fredericton • Fredericton, NB

3d • CA$81,333 - CA$119,732

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Roadway Operations, the Stormwater Engineer functions as the City’s owner and primary authority for the stormwater management system, responsible for the overall performance, integration, and long-term sustainability of stormwater infrastructure and processes. This role provides end-to-end stewardship of stormwater across planning, design, development, operations, and asset management, ensuring the system functions as an integrated municipal service. As the City’s lead technical authority, the position governs how stormwater systems are planned, designed, implemented, and transitioned into municipal ownership, ensuring alignment with operational requirements, lifecycle performance and risk management objectives. The role collaborates with consultants, City operational staff, planners, building inspectors, developers, and utility companies, serving as the primary authority on stormwater matters. Key responsibilities include reviewing and guiding development related stormwater designs, supporting the coordination of infrastructure servicing, and overseeing the successful transfer of stormwater assets from developers to the city. The successful candidate will be a proactive, solutions-focused, and collaborative professional, bringing strong communication skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to apply tact and discretion while balancing service expectations, operational realities and long-term infrastructure performance in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Requirements

• University degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, preferably focused on stormwater management and municipal infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience working within municipality or municipal consulting environment.
• Eligibility to be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGNB.
• A clear Driver’s Abstract is required as condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Project management certification considered an asset.
• Experience in public speaking, presentations, and technical reporting is considered an asset.
• Oral proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the corporate owner of the stormwater management system, ensuring consistency and integration across development, capital projects, and operations.
• Defines and enforces system standards, specifications, and design expectations to protect long-term performance, maintainability, and risk outcomes.
• Works closely with City operational staff, Engineering, and Development teams to understand, guide and continuously improve stormwater practices related to growth and development across the City.
• Collaborates with Planning & Development staff to review and influence stormwater management approaches for new developments, ensuring designs align with City standards, operational capabilities, and long-term maintenance requirements.
• Leads the ongoing review, update, and enhancement of Municipal Specifications and stormwater management guidelines for both municipal infrastructure and private development, with a focus on durability, maintenance, and risk management.
• Provides technical review and advisory support to the Planning Advisory Committee, including preparation of stormwater related comments on development applications, and attends the municipal Planning Advisory Committee meetings to provide technical advice as required.
• Works with utility companies and internal stakeholders to coordinate infrastructure within the right-of-way, ensuring stormwater systems are protected, integrated, and do not introduce future operational or capacity risks.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $3,103.22 - $4,598.18 bi-weekly (CUPE Local 3864 - Step 9-12 depending on experience).
• Biweekly benefit spending allowance of $279.98 - $343.71. The bi‑weekly benefit spending allowance allows employees to choose how they support their health, wellness, and financial goals. Use your allowance across eligible benefit options to build a package that fits your life.
• Health, Dental, Insurance Benefits, and Pension Plan.
• Engaging work that makes a difference in our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level