Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale

Engineering & Scientific Support Positions

AB
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$71,741–$109,119 / year

Opens LinkedIn

Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate

Job summary

Provide engineering design and technical support for Defence infrastructure, and contribute to the planning, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Depending on the position level, manage projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and advise on infrastructure, facilities, and building systems.

Job details

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking Engineering and Scientific Support professionals to join the team in Calgary, Cold Lake, Edmonton, Suffield, Wainwright, Shilo, Winnipeg, Dundurn, and Moose Jaw. We are filling 35 positions to support the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Defence infrastructure projects across Western Canada. In these roles, you will contribute to the delivery and ongoing management of facilities and infrastructure that enable Defence operations. Depending on the level of the position, responsibilities may include providing engineering design and technical support, managing construction and renovation projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, delivering project management services, and providing expert advice on facilities, infrastructure, and building systems. We're looking for candidates who have: A secondary school diploma Experience providing engineering support services for the planning, design, construction, operation, or maintenance of infrastructure Experience developing construction project documentation such as Statements of Work, technical requirements, designs, drawings, or cost estimates Experience providing technical advice to a various parties Additional qualifications may be required for senior-level positions, including experience leading project teams, applying project management principles, supervising staff, and working with clients, contractors, and other partners. DND offers a comprehensive benefits package, a federal public service pension plan, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth. Click the "Apply" button to learn more and submit your application today!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and experience providing engineering support for infrastructure planning, design, construction, operation, or maintenance. They must also have experience developing construction project documentation and providing technical advice; senior roles may additionally require project leadership, project management, staff supervision, and partner coordination experience.