Transportation Engineer-in-Training

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$74,333 - CA$90,350•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Edmonton’s Development Services Branch is hiring an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join their Planning Coordination Unit. Reporting to a Senior Transportation Engineer, this role involves reviewing land development applications—such as statutory plans, rezoning, and road closures—to support the implementation of the City Plan. The EIT will evaluate transportation infrastructure impacts, provide engineering recommendations, and collaborate with diverse partners, including developers, city staff, and the public, to balance project staging and corporate objectives within a growing, complex urban environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or 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. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write technical reports, deliver presentations, and facilitate public engagement and consultation
Proven ability to analyze complex technical information, solve problems, and make timely decisions, supported by strong negotiation, diplomacy, and change management skills
A collaborative team player dedicated to service excellence who actively embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity in all professional interactions
Effective prioritization and time management skills, along with full proficiency in the Google Workspace environment (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
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 will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing or evaluating land development applications from a transportation perspective (including Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plan, and Neighborhood Structure Plan amendments, subdivisions, and rezoning) and Transportation Impact Assessments (TIAs)
Knowledge of and experience with Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering, as well as applicable design and construction standards, specifications, bylaws, and legislation
A preferred understanding of municipal regulatory frameworks, including the Municipal Government Act, the City Plan, and the City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

Responsibilities

Develop transportation infrastructure solutions and evaluate and quantify impacts to provide short- and long-term recommendations
Review Transportation Impact Assessments (TIAs) for compliance with safety, transit, and design standards
Support Senior Engineers on sensitive or complex decisions by reviewing municipal priorities and emerging industry trends
Prepare written documentation for committee reports, public inquiries, and technical recommendations
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to deliver customer service and engineering solutions
Review and recommend approval for concept plans, engineering drawings, and permanent road or alley closure requests
Liaise with various City departments and external agencies to ensure integrated planning and engineering alignment
Draft and review amendments for transportation-related bylaws, policies, and procedures
Perform periodic site inspections to verify development requirements and standards
Participate in public engagement activities, team meetings, and other assigned duties as required