Project Engineer

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As a Project Engineer with the Disposal & Processing Services (DPS) Environmental Control team, you will support environmental projects at The City's active Waste Management Facilities and closed landfill sites. Reporting to the Leader, Environmental Control, you will apply your technical, analytical and project management skills to support strategic environmental initiatives, landfill infrastructure projects, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic operational environment. Primary duties include: • Manage environmental projects related to air emissions including greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, Annual Emissions Inventory Reporting (AEIR), and other applicable regulatory requirements at active Waste Management Facilities and closed landfill sites. • Liaise with regulatory agencies and internal teams to review environmental requirements related to air emissions and landfill gas management and develop recommendations that support compliance at The City's Waste Management Facilities. • Develop terms of reference and direct consultants and contractors delivering environmental projects. • Support emission offset projects through technical analysis, project coordination, and collaboration with the Landfill Gas Operations team. • Support data review and validation required for regulatory reporting, and emission offset projects. • Prepare and review technical reports, regulatory submissions, procurement documents and other project documentation, and assist with annual environmental and landfill reporting. • Provide technical guidance on landfill gas management, air emissions and environmental compliance, and collaborate with internal working groups to support Waste & Recycling Services initiatives.

Qualifications • A degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Click here for more details.

• A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, or a valid Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, with no current suspensions or charges pending.

• Must have the ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.

• Training or practical experience in solid waste management and data interpretation is required.

• Training or experience in landfill gas management and methane emissions modelling, and knowledge of federal and provincial air emissions regulatory frameworks will be considered assets.

• Experience with emission offset projects and applicable standards will be considered an asset.

• Experience working with regulators, operations teams and policy teams will be considered an asset.

• Success in this position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, project management and time management skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.

Working Conditions: Office, with occasional site visits to Waste Management Facilities.

• Pre-employment Requirements
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle • This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

• Position and Pay Information
• Business Unit: Waste & Recycling Services
• Union: Exempt
• Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Compensation: Level P3E $115,464 - 144,330 per annum
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 480 36 Avenue SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 16, 2026
• Job ID: 315505