Land Development Engineer Jobs

The Real Estate branch combines real estate and land development expertise to create synergies across a diverse portfolio: we own, lease, maintain and operate the City’s inventory of real property (land, buildings and facilities). Our branch provides expert real estate services to the corporation and integrates multiple interests so that Council can achieve its vision.
The Land Development section functions as a land developer on behalf of the City of Edmonton by making investments into enterprise and surplus City owned land that is not required for municipal purposes to increase its financial and social value, before sale. To complete this work, we carry out the full range of land development activities from due diligence and planning to construction. Our team manages a diverse portfolio that includes greenfield residential, mixed-use, commercial and industrial land; surplus land; surplus school sites and many more. We also provide expert land development support, advice and recommendations to areas throughout the corporation.
This position will report directly to the General Supervisor, Land Development Delivery (Senior Engineer) and provide administrative and technical support in the delivery of a wide variety of land development projects. You will utilize your excellent communication skills while exercising good engineering judgment to resolve issues, find solutions and advance projects.
With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Understanding of the City’s Permanent Area Contribution (PAC), Arterial Roadway Assessment (ARA) and Over Expenditure (OE) systems
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Knowledge of design and construction standards, specifications, bylaws and legislation as they relate to land development
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities and projects; meet critical deadlines and prioritize work
• Experience with procurement of construction and consulting services including creation of tender documents, scope of work and evaluation criteria
• Prepare clear and concise emails, reports, memos, Council and Committee reports which may involve explaining highly technical information in a simplified manner to an audience with no related technical background
• Knowledge of land development process, including conceptual / preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction, warranty / closeout
• Applicants may be tested
• Lead and/or support a diverse project team of consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, both internal and external, to achieve project objectives
• Prepare feasibility work related to potential land development projects by reviewing planning and technical reports, drawings and other sources of information to ascertain a sites servicing requirements / constraints, create concepts and evaluate its development potential
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Must have own vehicle to be able to travel to sites. Mileage to be reimbursed in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a constructive, solutions based approach to resolve technical issues and advance projects while building relationships and aligning with Land Development, Real Estate Branch and City goals
• Support the development of multiple complex projects in various phases including planning/conceptual, design, construction and warranty/close-out, as well as provide assistance to other areas during acquisition and sales phases
• In the capacity as owner/client, review and comment on technical deliverables submitted by consultants to ensure scope of work is adequately addressed
• Skill in producing project budgets, proformas and cost estimates at various stages of a project
• Review invoices and progress payment certificates and recommend payment for consultants and contractors
• Prepare proformas for land development projects accounting for all costs, revenues and recoveries and noting all assumptions
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and construction site conditions and make timely decisions
• Utilize land development and engineering knowledge to assist other areas within the City by providing opinions and potential solutions to issues or questions related to land development
• A minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in land development with progressively increasing levels of responsibility, of which 2 years in a leadership capacity overseeing project teams
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of Engineering such as Civil Engineering
• Well-developed written and verbal communication, problem-solving, diplomacy and negotiating skills in dealing with consultants, contractors and landowners in an often politically charged environment
• Experience in land development approvals process as well as familiarity with typical construction practices related to land development projects, including construction of earthworks, sewer and water, roadways, power / street lighting and landscaping

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Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 36.9 Hours per week. Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite .
Salary Range: $75,966 - $108,522 Annually
Talent Acquisition Consultant: JA/RA
Classification Title
PE2 - Civil Engineer
Posting Date
May 12, 2023
Closing Date
June 4, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to)
1
Union
Management
Department
Real Estate
Work Location(s)
10th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue