Water Projects Engineer

Job Information
Job Title:Water Projects Engineer
Job Requisition ID:85474
Ministry:Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location:Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 21 2026
Classification: Engineering & Related 2
Salary: $3525.22 to $4880.90 bi-weekly ($92008 - $127391/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information please visit: Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Albertas prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers providing opportunities for growth within the organization and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

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Reporting to the Team Lead the Water Project Engineer coordinates and administers the design and construction of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigations (AGI) Southern Region water management infrastructure projects.

The position is responsible for the development of department standards guidelines and specifications in support of the delivery of water management infrastructure projects.

As the Water Project Engineer you will provide leadership for the safe efficient timely and fiscally responsible delivery of the projects by consultants and contractors

You will also be responsible for the selection assessment and evaluation of consultants and ensuring that all engineering work is reviewed throughout all phases of the project and that the construction phase of the project is monitored to ensure the work is completed safely and in accordance with department requirements and contract specifications.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Engage consultants to provide a full range of engineering services for the delivery of the water management construction and rehabilitation program.
• Manage consultants to ensure engineering services provided are in accordance with department guidelines standards and policies.
• Ensure water management infrastructure projects are constructed in accordance with department standards and specifications.
• Ensure the departments technical guidelines standards specifications and policies are followed and feedback is given to the Team Lead and the Director of Water Management when problems are encountered.
• Manage projects such that water management projects and maintenance are coordinated administered and delivered effectively on schedule and on budget.
• Water management infrastructure design and project management expertise is retained in the department.

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