Senior Development Engineer

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As the Senior Development Engineer reporting to the Coordinator, Utility Generalists South, you are responsible for leading engineering practice improvements and quality assurance processes across the section. You will also focus on mentoring and the development of Engineers and Technologists to ensure consistent application of standards and requirements. You will also be responsible for issues management within the section, working with customers, industry partners, the Development Applications Review Team (DART), senior administration, and Councillors' offices to expedite and develop solutions for new developments. Primary duties include:

• Provide guidance to staff in reviewing development applications including land use, outline plan, subdivisions, development permits, and construction drawings.  
• Review complex, high profile, and/or politically sensitive development applications as a member of the Development Applications Review Team (DART). 
• Provide leadership on decision making and devise innovative and practical solutions to technical issues.   
• Ensure reviews are completed in a manner consistent with the City's customer service policy. 
• Work with customers, engineering consultants, Development Applications Review Team (DART) staff, senior management, and Councillors' offices to resolve development application challenges and address barriers to development. 
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to identify, lead, and implement process improvement projects to achieve desired business and customer outcomes more effectively and efficiently. 
• Act as a change agent within the Utility Generalist team to drive innovation. 
• Provide support to the Coordinator including at Public Hearings, Calgary Planning Commission, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), public engagement sessions and meetings with industry.

Qualifications 

• A degree in Engineering. 
• You must have at least 6 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your 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. 
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in land development and/or with the City of Calgary Development Applications Review Team (DART) or similar at another municipality.  
• Experience preparing or reviewing land use, outline plan, subdivision, development permit, or construction drawing applications is considered an asset.  
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead change and innovation and communicate effectively with multiple audiences. Well-developed mentorship and project management skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage staff to achieve the goals of a multi-dimensional work program, is essential for this position.
   

Pre-employment Requirements 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

 Workstyle 

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Community Planning
• Union: Exempt
• Position Type: 1 Permanent
• Compensation: Engineer Level P4E $138,475 - 173,094 per annum
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 13, 2026
• Job ID:  315523