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Project Engineer
@ City of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
The City of Calgary is hiring a Project Engineer for Calgary Transit to manage quality, budget and schedule of capital projects that maintain and enhance transit infrastructure. The role covers project phases from initiation to commissioning, procurement and close-out, and supervising crews and contractors. It requires a P.Eng. with APEGA practising status, a 35-hour week and an enhanced security clearance.
Pay:
$100,368–$125,460 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead capital projects through initiation, design, implementation and commissioning
- Prepare procurement documents and evaluate proposals
- Monitor project expenditures and manage purchase orders and invoicing
- Oversee project close-out, warranties and Construction Completion Certificates
- Supervise internal crews and external contractors during commissioning
Requirements summary:
- Electrical or Computer Engineering degree
- At least 2 years of engineering experience after P.Eng. designation
- Current APEGA licensure with practising status
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Project management and rail cybersecurity experience an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering |
| Security clearance | Enhanced reliability |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more. A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers. To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher, Jaci Spence-Eising or Bishop Ekpa on LinkedIn.
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City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta, T2P2M5 |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1894 |
| Specialties | GovernmentMunicipalCivicProvincialPublic ServicePublic SectorTransportationLight Rapid TransitFireFighterPolice Officer |
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At The City of Calgary, employees thrive, courageous ideas come to life, and public service opens possibilities. If you are motivated by public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join our organization. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits.
We are the organization that serves the third most diverse city in Canada and one of the most livable cities in the world; a workplace committed to Truth and Reconciliation and fostering employee belonging. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the recruitment process, upon request.
Reporting to the Leader, Communication Systems the Project Engineer will play a key role in managing the quality, budget, and schedule of capital projects aimed at maintaining and enhancing Calgary Transit infrastructure. You will apply your technical expertise across disciplines such as communications and electrical engineering to deliver successful project outcomes. Primary duties include:
- Prepare procurement documents and evaluate proposals to select consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Lead multiple capital projects through all phases: initiation, design, implementation, and commissioning ensuring projects are completed on-time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Monitor project expenditures and manage purchase order and invoicing processes.
- Develop communication plans and coordinate engagement with internal and external partners.
- Utilize the Program and Project Management (P2M) tool and follow the Corporate and Calgary Transit Project Management Framework.
- Oversee project close-out activities including transition to operations planning, record drawing, warranties, and Operations & Maintenance manuals. Ensure completion of Construction Completion Certificates and Final Acceptance Certificates.
- Facilitate lessons learned sessions and resolve outstanding deficiencies with consultants, vendors, and contractors.
- Work with internal Calgary Transit teams to identify issues, define requirements, and implement optimal solutions.
- Supervise internal Calgary Transit crews and external contractors during commissioning and initial sustainment phases.
Qualifications
A degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least 2 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.
Experience in project management and cybersecurity within rail systems is an asset.
The successful candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills.
Pre-employment Requirements
An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
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.
Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.
Position and Pay Information
- Business Unit: Calgary Transit
- Union: Exempt
- Position Type: 1 Permanent
- Compensation: Level P2E $100,368 - 125,460 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: 1417C 33 Street SW
- Audience: Internal/External
- Apply By: November 26, 2026
- Job ID: 315548
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