Description:
Are you a skilled engineering professional eager to lead high-impact transportation projects? Join our team as a Construction Engineer and take charge of vital highway and airport developments across Alberta. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you’ll shape the future of infrastructure, work on high-value projects, and collaborate with top engineering professionals—all while contributing to safer, more connected communities.
Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Construction Engineer leads the delivery of complex highway and airport projects—ranging from $50,000 to $200 million—from planning through to construction completion. With a focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder alignment, you’ll apply your engineering expertise and leadership to projects that directly impact Albertans across the province.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating engineering consultants and in-house specialists in project development and execution
- Contributing to long-term infrastructure planning by supporting the department’s multi-year construction programs
- Administering consultant agreements and managing tendering, design reviews, and contract documents
- Supervising field operations, ensuring compliance with design standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations
- Monitoring construction progress and resolving issues related to cost, scope, schedule, and stakeholder concerns
- Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, landowners, municipalities, and Indigenous communities
- Contributing to innovation through trial projects that explore new construction materials and techniques
- Participating in strategic planning and technical committees to help shape engineering standards and future programs
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders and navigate complex relationships
- Proven leadership and decision-making abilities to guide teams and manage high-impact projects
- A team-oriented approach that builds strong partnerships and drives innovative solutions
- Strong analytical thinking to evaluate engineering challenges and recommend practical, forward-looking solutions
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to resolve disputes and align stakeholder interests efficiently
- Exceptional organizational skills to keep multiple projects on track and within budget
- Adaptability and initiative to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment