Infrastructure Engineer

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, this role is integral to shaping the Central Region’s transportation network by leading project scoping for rehabilitation and capital construction initiatives; driving the development of the regional programs; leading regional planning activities (e.g. functional planning); and/or providing technical expertise on development applications. The position also delivers in-house preliminary engineering, geometric assessments, and safety assessments to inform project decisions and ensure safe, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
Some of the responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Project Scoping & Delivery: Lead development of project scoping documents for rehabilitation and capital projects, including oversight of consultant studies (e.g., surfacing and geometric assessments) and coordination of hand-off to Construction.
• Program Planning & Prioritization: Support development of regional 5- and 10-year highway programs by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing projects based on safety, condition, and long-term network needs.
• Regional Planning & Technical Oversight: Contribute to transportation planning initiatives, manage consultant studies, and provide technical reviews and recommendations to support infrastructure planning and development decisions.
• Development Support & Stakeholder Relations: Provide technical input on development applications, liaise with municipalities and stakeholders, and address infrastructure-related issues through clear communication, negotiation, and alignment with departmental objectives.

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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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop self and others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• University degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in transportation network / functional planning, project scoping, transportation safety, completing traffic impact assessments and/or development applications relating to transportation infrastructure.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible to obtain membership with APEGA
• Sound engineering background in transportation safety, project scoping and/or transportation planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Equivalencies: 

 Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis

Assets:

•    Project / financial management and administration experience.
•    Strong value engineering skills, including identifying cost-effective solutions while maintaining project quality and performance.
•    Experience responding to questions from the public regarding transportation infrastructure and projects.
•    Experience with traffic analysis software such as Synchro and/or Sidra.
•    Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
•    Understanding of political issues, government mechanisms, processes, and levels of authority.


Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position.
Hours of Work:  36.25 hours per week
Location:  Red Deer

Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening.

A Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a clear Driver’s abstract will be required as part of pre-employment checks.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.