Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

City of Brandon Posted:
February 18, 2026 Expires:
March 4, 2026

Position

Conditions:

This is a full-time, permanent position of 36.25 hours per week. This position is not part of a collective agreement and is open to all interested parties. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

Rate of Pay: $42.43 - $54.91 per hour (2026 Rates)

Closing Date: 11:59pm on March 4, 2026

This competition will include testing and an interview.

Reporting to the Manager of Infrastructure the Project Engineer is responsible for project delivery; including, developing, facilitating, coordinating, and providing direction in order to achieve completion of large, capital projects for the City of Brandon.

• Liaises with engineering staff and various user departments to define projects at the planning stage, to determine critical timelines, operational impacts and to determine the appropriate project management team;
• Responsible for gathering pertinent information for project development and initiation, for internal use and/or for use by a consultant;
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles to complete various aspects of transportation, wastewater, water distribution and land drainage projects, including specification development and review;
• Review construction drawings prepared by consultants for compliance with City needs and standards as well as specifications;
• Drafts specifications as required for project definition and scope;
• Is responsible for ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the City procedures and the Builders’ Liens Act;
• Investigates and resolves issues which may arise during design and construction of infrastructure;
• Seeks project approval from outside agencies where necessary, including utilities and various levels of government;
• Has knowledge of the City Standard Construction Specifications, City Instructions to Bidders, City General Conditions of a Contract, City protocols, and related provincial and/or federal guidelines and legislation;
  Is proficient in the rules, regulations, and enforcement of The Builders’ Liens Act;
• Works closely with the Procurement department to develop, issue and award bid opportunities;
• Works with the Treasury department throughout the project phases to ensure financial status of the project meets the objectives of the Financial Plan;
• Leads or attends project progress meetings;
  Reviews or seeks review and acceptance of shop and manufacturing drawings; corresponds with consultants and contractors in matters of design;
  Prepares and reviews the pricing on Change Orders;
• Prepares Council Reports which may include attending City Council Meetings to address or answer any concerns or questions that may arise;
• Lead studies and conceptual designs including coordination with senior levels of government, public agencies and interest groups to the development of solution to meet the needs of the community.
• Addresses public, contractor or engineering staff concerns as required;
• Ensures adequate inspection of projects is performed for compliance with the specifications and drawings;
  Investigates and reports / resolves unusual conditions which may arise during construction;
  Ensures final testing and / or commissioning is performed; recommends and tracks finances of all progress payments;
• Performs contract administration duties for various engineering projects, including production of or tracking of project documents, finances, changes, deficiencies and warranties;
• Maintains all files and correspondence related to contract administration for a complete and accurate project record;
• Participates in the selection and appointment of consultants for the provision of various technical services;
• May represent the Engineering Department on various committees and working groups within the organization;
• May prepare and submit applications for Provincial/Federal grants and/or cost sharing.

This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

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