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: $3,525.22 to $4,880.90 bi-weekly ($92,008 - $127,391/year)

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Lead, the Water Project Engineer coordinates and administers the design and construction of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation's (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 department's 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.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks
• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility. Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted. Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.

Qualifications

Required:

• University degree in Civil Engineering PLUS 5 years related experience in water management infrastructure engineering including project management, planning, design and construction or equivalency as described below and eligibility for membership with the APEGA.

Equivalency:

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

For Example:

• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 8 years of experience.
• Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 7 years of experience.
• Related minimum X years of experience.

The successful candidate must also have:

• Eligibility for membership with the APEGA.
• Driver's license and clean driver abstract.
• Strong Project Management experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.
• Location: Lethbridge.

Recruitment Process:

• Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role
• Written Assessments: Candidates may be required to complete a written assessment to further evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience related to the role.
• This posting may be used to fill other similar positions (across the Province) with a focus on highway and bridge construction projects.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.