Engineer, Green Line Operations Readiness
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As an Engineer with Operational Services - Green Line Operations Readiness, you will be responsible for identifying, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, tendering and managing capital construction projects associated with maintaining and improving Green Line facilities. Primary duties include:
- Coordinate and manage capital construction projects, from written specifications, preparing tender documents.
- Establish project schedules for construction contracts and administer the work performed.
- Support a variety of recruitment for engineering consultants based on proposals.
- Establish annual capital budgets, acquire funding, monitor and control ongoing project expenditures and administer all project invoicing/process claims.
- Collaborate with internal Green Line clients to define and scope unique operational problems, analyze the situation and develop implementation solutions that involve other City of Calgary business units and outside resources.
- Coordinate external consultants and City staff on the preparation of feasibility studies on Green Line facilities that are used for planning future capital budgets.
- Design and improve Green Line project management processes.
- Manage project close-out phase by ensuring the submission of as-builts, record drawings, warranties and manuals.
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. Designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work Click here for more details**.**
- Knowledge of project or design engineering standards within a government or consulting environment.
- Ability to provide technical and professional advice to both internal and external contractors.
- Experience with development and maintenance of a Building Condition Assessment program for facilities including mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil systems would be considered an asset.
- A high degree of analysis using professional thinking and judgement.
Working Conditions: Occasional site visits may be required.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
- This position may be eligible to work from home as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: Exempt Engineer
Business Unit: Operational Services - Green Line
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Compensation: Level P3E $113,200 - $141,500 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: September 12, 2025
Job ID #: 312454
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.
Engineer, Green Line Operations Readiness
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As an Engineer with Operational Services - Green Line Operations Readiness, you will be responsible for identifying, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, tendering and managing capital construction projects associated with maintaining and improving Green Line facilities. Primary duties include:
- Coordinate and manage capital construction projects, from written specifications, preparing tender documents.
- Establish project schedules for construction contracts and administer the work performed.
- Support a variety of recruitment for engineering consultants based on proposals.
- Establish annual capital budgets, acquire funding, monitor and control ongoing project expenditures and administer all project invoicing/process claims.
- Collaborate with internal Green Line clients to define and scope unique operational problems, analyze the situation and develop implementation solutions that involve other City of Calgary business units and outside resources.
- Coordinate external consultants and City staff on the preparation of feasibility studies on Green Line facilities that are used for planning future capital budgets.
- Design and improve Green Line project management processes.
- Manage project close-out phase by ensuring the submission of as-builts, record drawings, warranties and manuals.
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. Designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work Click here for more details**.**
- Knowledge of project or design engineering standards within a government or consulting environment.
- Ability to provide technical and professional advice to both internal and external contractors.
- Experience with development and maintenance of a Building Condition Assessment program for facilities including mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil systems would be considered an asset.
- A high degree of analysis using professional thinking and judgement.
Working Conditions: Occasional site visits may be required.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
- This position may be eligible to work from home as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: Exempt Engineer
Business Unit: Operational Services - Green Line
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Compensation: Level P3E $113,200 - $141,500 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: September 12, 2025
Job ID #: 312454
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.