Construction Engineer

Role Responsibilities

Are you a skilled engineering professional eager to lead high-impact transportation projects? Join our team as a Construction Engineer and take charge of vital highway and airport developments across Alberta. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you’ll shape the future of infrastructure, work on high-value projects, and collaborate with top engineering professionals—all while contributing to safer, more connected communities.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Construction Engineer leads the delivery of complex highway and airport projects—ranging from $50,000 to $200 million—from planning through to construction completion. With a focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder alignment, you’ll apply your engineering expertise and leadership to projects that directly impact Albertans across the province.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating engineering consultants and in-house specialists in project development and execution
• Contributing to long-term infrastructure planning by supporting the department’s multi-year construction programs
• Administering consultant agreements and managing tendering, design reviews, and contract documents
• Supervising field operations, ensuring compliance with design standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations
• Monitoring construction progress and resolving issues related to cost, scope, schedule, and stakeholder concerns
• Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, landowners, municipalities, and Indigenous communities
• Contributing to innovation through trial projects that explore new construction materials and techniques
• Participating in strategic planning and technical committees to help shape engineering standards and future programs

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders and navigate complex relationships
• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities to guide teams and manage high-impact projects
• A team-oriented approach that builds strong partnerships and drives innovative solutions
• Strong analytical thinking to evaluate engineering challenges and recommend practical, forward-looking solutions
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to resolve disputes and align stakeholder interests efficiently
• Exceptional organizational skills to keep multiple projects on track and within budget
• Adaptability and initiative to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum five (5) years of related engineering experience
• Registered or eligible for P.Eng. membership with APEGA
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects with tight deadlines
• Strong negotiation and written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge of highway design, construction standards, and project management principles
• Proficiency in interpreting construction contract documents and engineering specifications
• Familiarity with departmental consultant guidelines and contract and project administration manuals
• Understanding of land acquisition, expropriation procedures, and environmental permitting

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. 

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

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
• Location: Provincial Building, 4709 44 Ave, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1N4
• Traveling will consist of less than 25% of the work schedule.

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, etc.
• 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. 
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
   

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.
• 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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.