Job Number: 55212The City of Edmonton is looking for a driven Cost Assessment Engineer to join our Urban Planning and Economy team. You will play a vital role in managing our key cost-sharing programs—Arterial Roadway Assessment, Boundary Assessment, and Off-Site Levies—driving the financial framework for our city’s infrastructure. Collaborating with developers, consultants, and internal teams, you will oversee design reviews and cost management for critical municipal projects. If you are an engineering skilled ready to shape Edmonton’s future through strategic cost assessment, we want to hear from you!What will you do?Collaborate with external consulting engineers to design alternative project-specific arterial cross-sections when standard designs are unsuitable due to constraintsReview project-specific municipal infrastructure designs to ensure compliance with City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards, including Complete Streets and City-approved plansExamine cost estimates and quantity schedules to ensure unit rates align with typical arterial cross-sections, applying best engineering judgmentConfirm the eligibility of claimed components under the Arterial Roadway Assessment (ARA) or Boundary Assessment program and prevent double claimingWork with the Development Assessment Working Committee to design and update typical arterial cross-section components, such as turning bays and pipeline crossingsIdentify and mitigate the risks of approving Unit Rates that are too low and inconsistent with recent actual construction costsCalculate and establish the interest rate for properly escalating Arterial Roadway Assessment and Drainage Assessment over expendituresReview subdivision and development permit conditions to determine which programs (ARA, Boundary Assessment, and/or Offsite Levy)



require assessment collectionConfirm assessable areas using POSSE and other mapping software, and prepare the necessary Arterial Roadway Assessment, Boundary Assessment, and Offsite Levy memosReview requests regarding changes to the ARA Bylaw (e.G., non-typical construction inclusion, or removing/adding obligations) and provide technical recommendations to the CommitteeQualifications:Degree in Civil or Environmental engineeringMust be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employmentMinimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in arterial design and construction, including the preparation of TIAs, concept and preliminary plans, and project managementSkills required for success:Engineering and Design Expertise: Extensive knowledge of arterial roadway design, construction, maintenance, and acceptance processes, including the ability to analyze and interpret detailed engineering drawings, quantity schedules, and technical documentsFinancial and Cost Management: Extensive experience preparing and updating construction cost estimates, reconciling complex financial transactions, and understanding the City’s cost-sharing systemsRegulatory and Policy Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation,



including the Municipal Government Act and Off-Site Levies Regulation, as well as City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards and local land development processesCollaboration and Project Management: Proven ability to coordinate, collaborate, manage issues, and negotiate win/win solutions, while effectively managing multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlinesAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.Ly/4brRrXm)Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionApplicants may be testedConditions of employment & work environment:Up to: 1 permanent full-time positionHours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - FridaySalary: $94,870.14 - $118,585.27 (Annually)This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksiteThis position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.Ly/COEbenefits.Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.LI#-AS1Classification Title: PE2 - Civil EngineerPosting Date: May 15, 2026Closing Date: May 29, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MST)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion : ManagementDepartment: Development ServicesWork Location(s): 7th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Cost Assessment Engineer - C$94,870.1 - C$118,585.3 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Winnipeg