Development Engineer in Training (EIT)

Are you a driven Engineer in Training (EIT) eager to build your career and help shape the future of a growing city? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can develop your technical expertise, project coordination, and negotiation skills under professional mentorship? If so, the City of Edmonton has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an EIT – Development Engineering. Reporting to the Senior Development Engineer, you will play an integral role in supporting the development and servicing of new land and infill developments between the City of Edmonton and the private development industry. Working closely with Professional Engineers (P.Eng.), you will gain hands-on experience influencing many aspects of the land development process—from initial planning and engineering design reviews to financial cost-sharing mechanisms and contract administration. Come be a part of our team and help us build a vibrant, connected, and prosperous Edmonton for all while working toward your P.Eng. designation! What will you do? Under the supervision and mentorship of Professional Engineers, you will: Support the negotiation, preparation, and administration of multi-million dollar infill servicing agreements with developers on behalf of the City and private utility companies Analyze and review professional engineering drawings under mentorship to ensure compliance with conditions of subdivision approval and City Design and Construction Standards Participate in and support pre-circulation meetings to help align requirements from various approval agencies prior to drawing circulation Process, track, and manage projects and engineering submissions through online platforms (ePlan and eServices) Assist in analyzing municipal infrastructure cost-sharing mechanisms, including learning the practical application of development levies such as Arterial Roadway Assessments (ARAs) and Permanent Area Contributions (PACs) Serve as a secondary point of contact for routine inquiries regarding servicing, levies, and land development requirements from developers, consultants, and internal partners Assist in reviewing and processing Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for developer-built infrastructure Support process improvement initiatives, research best practices for corporate policies, and perform additional related duties as assigned Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Must be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with APEGA (in good standing) and working towards a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation Skills required for success: Regulatory & Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of APEGA guidelines, municipal standards, contract law, and reading civil engineering drawings Clear Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear verbal and written information for non-technical Community partners Collaborative & Customer-Focused: Strong teamwork, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills tailored to supporting Edmonton's municipal development Problem-Solving & Organization: Analytical mindset with the detail-oriented organizational ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with guidance Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion Applicants may be tested Work Environment: This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52 This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off) The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance Conditions of employment: Up to: 1 permanent full-time position and 1 temporary full-time position for up to 18 months Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: $35.60 - $43.271 (Hourly); $74,332.80 - $90,349.85 (Annually) Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance 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 employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits. Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation. #LI-AS1

The Development Engineer in Training will support the negotiation and administration of infill servicing agreements and review engineering drawings for compliance with municipal standards. They will also assist in managing infrastructure cost-sharing mechanisms and serve as a point of contact for land development inquiries.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with APEGA. A valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence is also required for the role.

• Earned Day Off program • Hybrid work arrangement

• Project managementPreferred

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• Civil engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Project coordination
• Contract administration
• Engineering design review
• Technical writing
• Conflict resolution
• Relationship building
• Regulatory compliance
• Infrastructure cost-sharing
• Negotiation
• Analytical thinking
• Project management
• Municipal standards
• Drawing review
• Contract Law
• Organizational Skills
• Engineer in Training
• Planning
• Research
• Reconciliation
• Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Contract Management
• Engineering Design Process
• Engineering Drawings
• Environmental Engineering
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Land Development
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Project Coordination
• Public Utility
• Relationship Building
• Process Improvement
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Engineer in Training
• Environmental Engineer
• Environmental Engineers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week