Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, scheduling and implementation of the Departmental 10-year Capital Budget and the forecasting of long-range infrastructure improvements.
• Conducting independent professional design and project management of various municipal infrastructure works including roads, storm drainage works, sidewalks, multi-use paths and trails, street lighting, stormwater management facilities or other specialized multi-disciplinary projects as assigned.
• Directing design staff and managing third party multi-discipline project teams.
• Financial management of projects including meeting budgets, resource management, change-order management, and client invoicing.
• Assisting in developing, reviewing, and awarding third party RFQs / RFPS for consultant-led studies and design assignments.
• Applying advanced expertise in the review of submissions of engineering drawings or technical reports on municipal projects including working knowledge of Regional water and sanitary sewer systems.
• Designing and developing engineering plans, drawings and specifications, cost estimates and contract provisions, ensuring compliance with Municipal, Provincial or Federal design criteria, regulations and standard drawings.
• Working collaboratively with the Purchasing division to prepare tender and proposal documents, review submissions, and preparing recommendations for award of contracts.
• Providing contract administration support for capital construction projects.
• Providing the Municipality of Clarington’s input on infrastructure projects undertaken by adjacent municipalities, regional and provincial government agencies.
• Providing input related to municipal infrastructure as it relates to development proposals for both site plans and subdivisions.
• Preparation of various reports including reports to Committees, Council, interdepartmental reports and to external agencies.
• Negotiating at the senior level with agencies, developers, consultants and contractors.
• Liaising with other Municipal departments, consultants, residents, special interest groups and regulatory agencies.
• Attendance at public, committee and council meetings as required.
• Representing the department for a variety of issues that arise such as meetings with representatives from other municipalities and conservation authorities, performing presentations at Council, meeting with members of the public, legal proceedings arising from claims etc.
• Submitting applications for various funding programs and implementing the projects, including status reporting and financial reporting.
• Providing support and mentorship to junior design staff to ensure the most effective and efficient use of staff resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including those specific to the department.

What you bring

What we offer

• Salary: Grade 8 ($114,767 - $139,501) of the 2026 Non-Affiliated Salary Administration Program.
• The Municipality of Clarington offers flexible work arrangements for eligible roles, where employees are empowered to do their best work in the way that works for them. Currently, this position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement option. Further details on this program will be discussed through the selection process.
• Hours of work: 35 hours per week with the flexibility to attend evening and weekend meetings (on and off site) as required.

Additional Information

How to Apply

• Applications will be accepted until September 23, 2026, at 11:59pm .
• To learn more about employment with the Municipality of Clarington and to apply for this exciting and challenging opportunity, visit: www.clarington.net/careers .
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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