Safe Mobility Engineer in Training
Safe Mobility Engineer in Training
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Help us achieve Vision Zero! The City of Edmonton is committed to creating safe and livable streets for all. We are looking for 2 Engineers in Training (EIT) to join our Safe Mobility team. As an EIT you will support the implementation of the Safe Mobility Strategy which aims to achieve Vision Zero zero trafficrelated fatalities and serious injuries by 2032.
As an EIT you will work under the supervision of a senior engineer to provide engineering support on various projects that contribute to making Edmontons streets safer for all users. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of traffic safety engineering.
What will you do:
Under the direct supervision of the senior engineer you will:
- Conduct indepth analysis based on the data provided as well as traffic safety indicators (e.g. collision speed volume road network near crashes lived experiences complaints technical standards historical context related to previous work completed) to diagnose the problem specific to the particular safety concerns associated with a project
- Apply national guidelines to complete geometric analysis (e.g. horizontal and vertical alignments crosssectional elements) as well as operational analysis (e.g. considering signal phase diagrams intersection level of service capacity performance) and their impacts on the safety performance at this location
- Use best practice and evidence based research to recommend the appropriate safety countermeasures to be installed to address the frequency and severity of the identified issue
- Create collision modification factors for City of Edmonton (this includes accounting for contributing factors to ensure that the assessment is accurate and isolates the impact of the implemented measure)
- Collaborate and support multidisciplinary teams consisting of consultants contractors business partners and stakeholders assign responsibilities for project work related to analysts engineering techs internal and external to the organization
- Support the planning & design and/or delivery of capital projects including operational/strategic initiatives project timelines/resources and project budgets
- Document all project activities in accordance with the Project Management methodology City policies processes and procedures as well as regulatory and legislative requirements
- Participate in the procurement and contract processes including tender documents review of proposals/bids and make recommendations for acceptance
- Represent the Safe Mobility section by presenting research findings in professional public and educational settings (e.g. presentation at the Transportation Research Board Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference Transportation Association of Canada University of Alberta Institute of Transportation Engineers etc).
- Represent the Safe Mobility Session in a collaborative and integrated fashion with internal and external stakeholders
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
- Membership with APEGA as EngineerinTraining (EIT) and working towards a is a requirement. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for InterProvincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
- Experience in traffic engineering geometric design transportation planning or engineering traffic safety evaluations
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills
- Understanding and adherence to all APEGA regulations and standards as it relates to an EngineerinTraining status
Skills required for success:
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods and tools for the evaluation of engineering traffic safety measures
- Knowledgeable about Transportation Association of Canada guidelines city standards and methods of procurement
- Demonstrated knowledgeable of traffic safety management processes
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical information
- Demonstrated skills working in multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to translate strategy into operational processes approaches and competencies
- Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise to anticipate identify and resolve issues that may impact the project
- Ability to apply systems thinking to manage multiple ongoing and concurrent projects leveraging existing resources and ensuring successful delivery of the project outcomes
- Establish demonstrate and hold others accountable to the values of the Department Branch Section and Unit
- Fosters a culture of collaboration and networking amongst project teams across the corporation and beyond
- Negotiation and presentation skills
- General competence in Microstation/AutoCad/Geomedia/GIS databases Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion.
- Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso
- Applicants may be tested
Assets:
- Undergraduate course work in road safety engineering or statistical analysis techniques related to traffic safety
Conditions of Employment: - Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Must obtain business auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City business
Work Environment:
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact Learn more about ourbenefits.
Up to 2 Permanent Fulltime positions
Hours of Work: 40 Hours Weekly
Salary Range:$33.638 40.887 Hourly/ $70236 $85372 Annually
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AO / MM
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Employment Type
Full Time
