Job Title
Transit Project Engineer
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Job ID
310022
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
 
 
 
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
 
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 
 
As a Transit Project Engineer, you will manage quality, budget and schedule of capital projects associated with maintaining and improving Calgary Transit Infrastructure. You will apply a technical understanding within a variety of disciplines including but not limited to civil and transportation engineering. Primary duties include:
  • Prepare procurement documents and evaluate consultant proposals to hire engineering and new technology consultants.
  • Coordinate and manage small and medium sized capital projects through the initiation, detailed design, construction and final acceptance stages; ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget meeting quality requirements.  
  • Monitor and control ongoing project expenditures; administer all project invoicing/process claims.
  • Coordinate the development of communication plans and engagement process.
  • Design and participate in the improvement of Calgary Transit project management processes. Develop project charters, project plans and risk management plans.
  • Manage project close-out phase by ensuring the submission of record drawings, warranties and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals as well as special equipment commissioning. Ensure Construction Completion Certificate (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) are complete.
  • Organize lessons learned sessions and manage the closure of all deficiencies with consultants, vendors and contractors.
  • Work with internal Calgary Transit clients to define unique operational problems, develop and implement the solutions that may involve other City of Calgary business units and outside resources.
  • Supervise the work of internal Calgary Transit crews and outside contractors during the project commissioning and the initial sustainment process.
 
Qualifications 
  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a P. Eng. designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.
  • Experience as a professional engineer is not required, this is an entry level engineering position, applicants who have completed or are close to completing the City's EIT Program are encouraged to apply.
  • Preference will be given to individuals with some experience in Public Transportation project management. 
  • Success in this position requires excellent communication and organizational skills. 
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
 
Pre-employment Requirements 
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
 
Union: Exempt Engineer 
Business Unit: Calgary Transit 
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 1417C 33 Street SW
Compensation: Engineer Level D $78,594 - 117,008 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External 
Apply By: July 18, 2024
 
Job ID #: 310022