Project Engineer

Are you ready to join a dynamic team helping transform waste management in Edmonton? Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, Operational Planning and Project Delivery, you will be a key part to ensuring our Waste Services Branch has the technical knowledge, equipment, and infrastructure needed to excel.

As a Project Engineer, you will lead capital and operational projects, support the optimization of waste-processing systems and facilities, and advance applied research and development initiatives at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre, Eco-stations, Reuse Center, Compost School, and the Kennedale Waste Management Facility. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners—including Senior Engineers, operational teams, City engineering teams, consultants, and contractors—to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and effectively.

What will you do?

• Lead and execute capital projects from planning through commissioning, balancing feasibility, budget, scope, schedule, and operational continuity
• Manage the end-to-end design, construction, and modernization of solid waste processing facilities and site equipment
• Provide practical, ongoing engineering expertise to resolve technical issues and optimize existing waste management operations
• Draft technical RFPs/tenders and supervise contractors and consultants throughout project lifecycles including contract administration
• Align personnel, systems, and material resources to deliver project objectives on time and within scope
• Identify, assess, and actively mitigate operational, financial, and project risks across all initiatives
• Gather operational data, conduct cost-feasibility studies, and produce detailed technical reports with actionable recommendations
• Maintain full audit-ready project records aligned with municipal project management frameworks, fulfilling additional operational duties as needed
• Ensure all engineering work conforms to APEGA standards, City of Edmonton PPMP guidelines, SOPs, and legislative requirements
• Enforce strict adherence to City of Edmonton Occupational Health and Safety standards, proactively addressing safety hazards on site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical/Process, Civil, Environmental, or related field of Engineering
• Membership with APEGA as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a combination of engineering and project management in an industrial setting, including managing small and large projects

Assets

• Experience in solid waste management or engineering in a plant environment
• Coursework or specialized training in project management (such as PMBOK best practices)

Skills required for success

• Comprehensive expertise in construction and project management lifecycle, including critical path scheduling, PMBOK methodologies, and multi-disciplinary engineering processes (architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical
• Proven ability to troubleshoot plant operations—specifically solid material handling and sorting lines—and execute rigorous cost-benefit analyses to support technical and design decisions
• Proven planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with a track record of solving complex and sensitive issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation, report writing, and presenting data clearly to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively, empower team members, and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with contractors, consultants, and operational partners
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks, including Occupational Health & Safety, environmental legislation, policies, and the Builders' Lien Act
• Alignment with our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Commitment to embracing a culture of Equity, Diversity, Reconciliation and Inclusion

Work environment

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)

Conditions of employment

• Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary: $94,870.14 - $118,585.27 (Annually)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB

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Classification Title: PE2 - Civil Engineer
Posting Date: Nov 12, 2026
Closing Date: Dec 4, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): EWMC (Edmonton Waste Management Centre), Site 100, 250 Aurum Rd NE Edmonton T6S 1G9