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

• 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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits .

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

Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB

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