Water Projects Engineer

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Job Title:

Water Projects Engineer
Job

Requisition
Ministry:

Transportation and Economic Corridors

Location:

Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time:

Full Time
Hours of Work:
36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
Open until suitable candidate is found
Classification:
Engineering & Related Level 2
Salary: $3,442.59 - $4,766.50 bi-weekly ($89,851 - $124,405/year)

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serves as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network. For more information, visit  .

TEC is seeking an experienced and purpose-driven Water Projects Engineer to lead the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects across Alberta’s southern region. In this impactful role, you will help protect agricultural livelihoods, strengthen environmental resilience, and improve community well-being through sustainable water management.

As a Water Projects Engineer reporting to the Team Lead South, you’ll provide technical leadership and project oversight from initial planning through to final construction and asset transfer. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, oversee consultants and contractors, and ensure engineering work meets the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills, along with the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining strong relationships with internal partners, communities, and regulatory agencies.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Engaging and overseeing engineering consultants.
  • Preparing project scopes and selecting consultants through formal evaluation processes.
  • Managing consultant performance and ensuring adherence to design, safety, and contract requirements.
• Administering and reviewing design and construction activities.
  • Reviewing engineering designs, tender documents, and regulatory permit applications.
  • Conducting site visits to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Coordinating internal and external input to support design integrity and constructability.
• Leading construction oversight and contract administration.
  • Monitoring construction progress, participating in inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Addressing contractor claims, public inquiries, and stakeholder concerns.
  • Supporting dispute resolution and final acceptance processes.
• Contributing to departmental standards and technical leadership.
  • Participating in technical committees and cross-departmental working groups.
  • Incorporating lessons learned to improve future project delivery.
• Delivering effective project and program management.
  • Managing scope, budget, and timelines from concept to completion.
  • Coordinating non-engineering components such as land acquisition and stakeholder relations.
  • Ensuring accurate reporting and fiscal accountability.

This position requires regular travel throughout southern Alberta—typically between 25-50% of the work schedule. It offers a varied work environment that includes both field and office-based activities, ideal for individuals who enjoy a flexible and hands-on approach to their work.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Build Collaborative Environments
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  Leads cross-functional teams and external partners with integrity and clarity. Builds trust and alignment among consultants, internal teams, and diverse stakeholders to deliver high-impact projects.
• Drive for Results
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  Demonstrates accountability for delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Applies project management best practices to ensure efficient use of public…