Junior Construction Engineer

Role Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery, and administration of highway construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Assist with project coordination to help ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and maintain project documentation, including schedules, risk logs, and status reports.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing consultant terms of reference, proposals, designs, and tender documents.
• Support the delivery of municipal cost-share projects, including stakeholder engagement and agreement preparation.
• Assist with contract administration, construction monitoring, and site inspections.
• Review contractor submissions, Environmental Construction Operations (ECO) Plans, and Traffic Accommodation Strategies to support safe and compliant project delivery.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. 

• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change 
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues

Qualifications

Required: 

• University graduation in Engineering or Applied Science or Geology or Geophysics, or graduation from a recognized School of Architecture. No experience required. Eligible for in-training status with the APEGA or for membership with the AAA. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets and Requirements:

• 1 to 2 years of related experience in transportation, civil, or construction engineering is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of highway planning, design, construction processes, and project management principles.
• Understanding of construction practices, contract documents, specifications, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with highway design standards, departmental guidelines, and construction manuals.
• Basic knowledge of environmental requirements and right-of-way acquisition processes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to make sound decisions and resolve issues in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Lethbridge.

Recruitment Process:

• Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.