Senior Development Engineer
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.
Reporting to the Leader, Utilities Infrastructure Planning (UIP), you will support strategic planning and complex analysis for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater infrastructure planning related to City and Regional growth. This role will lead/manage major, complex projects and review, coordinate and consolidated technical input from utility groups across departments to key initiative. Primary duties include:
- Initialize, lead and manage complex projects and initiatives including preparation of business cases, stage gating, constructions agreements and technical handover to the Utilities Delivery group.
- Provide oversight, direction and lead coordination on key infrastructure planning initiatives which includes Area Structure Plans (ASPs), Local Area Plans (LAPs) and capital prioritization.
- Contribute to committee or council reports on items pertaining to utilities infrastructure planning.
- Enhance practices, standards and procedures for the work undertaken by the UIP team.
- Support communication with Building Industry and Land Development (BILD), regulators and other customers for changes to the review/approval processes and design criteria related to utilities infrastructure planning to support land development/city building.
- Provide oversight, coaching, mentoring and direction to staff in their interactions with interested parties including the public, customers and other City departments while linking team results with broader city building outcomes.
Qualifications
- A degree in Engineering or a related field and at least 8 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.
- A master's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of water, sanitary and/or stormwater systems is required.
- Strong project management skills will be considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires demonstrated abilities in the following areas: decision making, strong communication, influencing and negotiation, critical and analytical thinking and problem solving, strategic leadership, and coaching and mentoring.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: Exempt Engineer
Business Unit: City and Regional Planning
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 625 25 Avenue SE
Compensation: Level P4E $135,800 - 169,700 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: December 8, 2025
Job ID #: 312912
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.
Senior Development Engineer
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.
Reporting to the Leader, Utilities Infrastructure Planning (UIP), you will support strategic planning and complex analysis for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater infrastructure planning related to City and Regional growth. This role will lead/manage major, complex projects and review, coordinate and consolidated technical input from utility groups across departments to key initiative. Primary duties include:
- Initialize, lead and manage complex projects and initiatives including preparation of business cases, stage gating, constructions agreements and technical handover to the Utilities Delivery group.
- Provide oversight, direction and lead coordination on key infrastructure planning initiatives which includes Area Structure Plans (ASPs), Local Area Plans (LAPs) and capital prioritization.
- Contribute to committee or council reports on items pertaining to utilities infrastructure planning.
- Enhance practices, standards and procedures for the work undertaken by the UIP team.
- Support communication with Building Industry and Land Development (BILD), regulators and other customers for changes to the review/approval processes and design criteria related to utilities infrastructure planning to support land development/city building.
- Provide oversight, coaching, mentoring and direction to staff in their interactions with interested parties including the public, customers and other City departments while linking team results with broader city building outcomes.
Qualifications
- A degree in Engineering or a related field and at least 8 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.
- A master's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of water, sanitary and/or stormwater systems is required.
- Strong project management skills will be considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires demonstrated abilities in the following areas: decision making, strong communication, influencing and negotiation, critical and analytical thinking and problem solving, strategic leadership, and coaching and mentoring.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: Exempt Engineer
Business Unit: City and Regional Planning
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 625 25 Avenue SE
Compensation: Level P4E $135,800 - 169,700 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: December 8, 2025
Job ID #: 312912
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.