Technical Services Engineer

EG5 Engineer 5

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Water Engineering, Engineering and Technical Services

Winnipeg, MB

Salary: EG5 $ - $ per year

Closing Date:
June 19, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drive a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition.

Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Technical Services Engineer (Engineering Manager) is a technical expert, leader and manager responsible for approval and delivery of specialized Engineering programs. The Technical services Engineer is responsible for the delivery of hydrotechnical, geotechnical, and structural engineering analysis and design services for water infrastructure projects through in-house staff and retained Engineering Service Providers (ESP).

In addition, the Technical Services Engineer oversees the Capital and Preservation projects for the water infrastructure from inception, through planning and all phases of design, and provides advisory services to the Construction Section through to the completion of construction.

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long‑Term Disability Plan
• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options
• In‑house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs

• Post-Secondary degree, Master's preferred, in Engineering (Civil or Geological)
• Extensive experience in engineering analysis and design services in at least one of the following areas: water resources/hydrotechnical, geotechnical and/or structural engineering design for water control structures.
• Extensive experience in project management including working with engineering service providers and consultants in the delivery of projects from inception, through planning and all phases of design, to the completion of construction.
• Experience in supervision including human resource practices (e.g. training and development, coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution, and understanding of collective agreements).
• Experience in financial management as it relates to large and complex program/projects.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, decision‑making, and strategic thinking skills.
• Highly developed written communication skills.
• Highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills to establish effective working relationships with management, support staff, and external contacts.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills with the ability to identify issues, and develop options to mitigate and resolve issues.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).
• Must be able to travel to work sites within the province by ground, water and/or air transportation.
• May require overnight stays away from home.
• Must be able to occasionally work in an outdoor environment in both winter and summer in extreme weather conditions, including near water or ice.
• While at outdoor work sites, exposure to construction equipment, roadway traffic, asphalt plant area, noise, dust, hand/power tools, moving equipment, slip‑trip‑fall, carrying/twisting, insects, vegetation and sharp objects.