Municipal Engineer

Position Requirements

• The minimum level of education to perform this job competently is completion of BSc Engineering along with a minimum of 5 years of progressive and diversified experience in municipal engineering. An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA (those eligible for registration may be considered).
• Maintain a current working knowledge of professional engineering practices, related Federal and Provincial legislation, and local government practices.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professional conduct and is perceived as consistent, neutral, and objective in business activities. Demonstrate initiative and innovation to identify areas for improvement and implements appropriate changes as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the municipal engineering environment including associated risk management and liability concerns.
• Promote a work environment that is productive, reliable, and efficient and is geared to service excellence by working collaboratively with coworkers, the public and external organizations, and representatives.
• Above average written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately gauge the needs of the situation and adapt the communication style accordingly.
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to listen effectively to resolve the core issues.
• Facilitate development while protecting the County's interests as the top priority in all interactions.
• Demonstrate confidence in advice given and complex decisions made and can support and justify these as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to frequently adapt to shifting priorities of the organization.
• Review engineering projects at various levels of complexity ranging from those with limited scope and complexity to working independently on engineering review and analysis assignments. Work assignments will be given by the Manager or Supervisor.
• May be expected to provide advice and guidance to other technical employees including technologists or engineers.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering practices and project management in a municipal setting.
• Background or expertise level in at least one or more of the following three areas and good knowledge base of the remainder: Water; water sources, treatments, transmissions, and pertinent regulations. Wastewater; collection, treatments and discharges and pertinent regulations. Storm water; collection, treatments, best management practices and pertinent regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Possess a valid class 5 driver's license.
• Must have transportation to Rocky View County office in Balzac, Alberta
• We thank applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Applications can be submitted online at www.rockyview.ca/careers . We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered
• Closing Date: Posting will close at 10 p.m. on September 20, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we cannot accept late applications. Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.
• If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at HR_Advisors@rockyview.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.