Connect with us!Linked InFacebookAre you a dedicated engineering professional passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainability? The City of Edmonton is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Environment and Climate Resilience team. In this dynamic role, you will champion environmental compliance, support climate action initiatives, and help advance our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System across municipal operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, external regulatory authorities, and key partners to protect Edmonton’s natural environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our community’s sustainable future!High Level Overview of the position: Reporting to the Senior Environmental Engineer, the Environmental Engineer serves as an essential interface for the corporate Environmental Management Team (Enviso) and acts as a primary contact for regulatory authorities, auditors, and internal project teams. This role is responsible for preparing and authenticating professional engineering work products, conducting environmental compliance reviews, and managing regulatory permits and approvals registers. You will provide technical advice across city departments to help achieve corporate environmental objectives, climate resilience targets, and asset management strategies. Additionally, you will oversee environmental incident investigations, monitor key performance metrics, and support continuous improvement within our ISO 14001 framework.What will you do? Research, prepare, and authenticate Skilled Work Products (PWPs) including compliance audit reports, monitoring reports, environmental management plans, and regulatory applicationsProvide professional technical peer reviews for environmental monitoring programs, regulatory applications, and reports managed across operational areasServe as a primary technical contact for external regulatory bodies, including Alberta Environment & Protected Areas, Environment Canada,



and EPCORCoordinate regulatory permit and approval registers, tracking systems, and required statutory submittalsLead and support continual improvement activities for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (Enviso)Investigate environmental non-compliances, conduct root-cause analyses, and track corrective action plansDeliver expert technical advice to internal teams regarding environmental objectives, climate adaptation policies, and risk mitigation strategiesOversee outsourced consultants and contractors, managing project scopes, deliverables, quality assurance, and project budgetsSupport emergency preparedness planning and lead operational control training for internal partnersCoach and mentor junior technical staff, environmental coordinators, and engineering students on assigned projectsAssets: Proven experience preparing and authenticating technical engineering reports and managing complex regulatory compliance requirementsProven experience managing and maintaining environmental regulatory permits and approvals registers, tracking systems, and submittalsSignificant working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, standards, and best management practicesProven experience with environmental incident investigation, risk assessment, and navigating federal and provincial online regulatory platforms such as Digital Regulatory Assurance System (DRAS), Online Permitting and Clearance (OPa C), Aboriginal Consultation Office Digital Service (ACO DS), Electronic Disposition System (EDS), etc.Skills required for success:



Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex engineering concepts to diverse audiencesStrong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills utilizing root-cause analysisAbility to build collaborative relationships, navigate organizational change, and drive environmental commitment across diverse business areasExcellent time management skills with a proven track record of handling multiple high-priority tasks under tight deadlinesAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( Rr Xm)Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionConditions of Employment: Maintain active Skilled Engineer (P. Eng) registration with APEGA in positive standingCompliance with corporate safety standards, including participating in site inspections and utilizing required personal protective equipment (PPE)Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this positionWork Environment: Hybrid work arrangement combining professional office environments with field inspections and site visitsOccasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction sites, and operational facilities requiring personal protective equipmentThe 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 our benefits Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.Up to 1 permanent full time positionHours of Work: 36.9 hours weeklySalary Range: $94,870.14 - $118,585.27 (Annually)Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation#LI-AS1#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Environmental Engineer (Edmonton)
🏢 Environmental Engineer
📍 Edmonton