Project Engineer - Land Drainage & Flood Protection

Recruitment Details
Project Engineer - Land Drainage & Flood Protection

Department: Land Drainage & Flood Protection Branch, Engineering Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated

Work Location:

Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $85,834.69 to $ annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Closing Date: August 20, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City;
Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Under the direction of the Branch Senior Project Engineer, the Project Engineer carries out project management and administration for projects in flooding relief and land drainage. The Project Engineer is responsible for the execution, completion and implementation of capital projects including planning, design, consultant selection, contract administration, start-up and turnover. The Project Engineer is also responsible for assisting with annual flood planning activities and for reviewing permits and other applications for flood protection requirements and compliance with the Designated Floodway Fringe Area Regulations, by-laws, or other City standards.

• Provide overall management and coordination for a project by guiding its direction, managing resources and budgets, overseeing timelines, addressing risks, ensuring effective communication, securing necessary external goods and services, and obtaining required approvals or permits from relevant City and Provincial departments to deliver successful outcomes that meet organizational expectations.
• Approve permits and other applications for flood protection requirements ensuring compliance with the Designated Floodway Fringe Area Regulations, by-laws, or other City standards.
• Participate in flood protection response and planning for the City of Winnipeg by analyzing data and conducting field investigations to assess annual flood risks and coordinates emergency…