Municipal Engineer en City of Lethbridge

EXTERNAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               August 25, 2025

Municipal Engineer

(Permanent)

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) serves a community nearing 106,000 residents and is committed to delivering services in a way that earns the trust, respect and confidence of the community. Located just two hours south of Calgary and close to the Rocky Mountains and U.S. border, we are family-oriented, culturally vibrant, and enjoy an affordable lifestyle with many amenities of a larger city.  

The Capital Planning and Engineering Services Department currently has an exciting career opportunity for a Municipal Engineer. The Municipal Engineer is responsible to ensure all new infrastructure being added to the existing Water, Wastewater and Stormwater system meets standards, both local and provincial, as well as the needs of the Water and Wastewater operations staff at the City of Lethbridge.  This includes providing engineering expertise and oversight in water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater management systems.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Review and approve new subdivision, outline and area structure plans

• Approve new property servicing applications from external customers

• Respond to line assignment requests from external stakeholders

• Actively review and update the Sewer and Water Construction Specifications and drawings

• Prepare ad-hoc system analysis, reports and recommendations as requested by management and utility staff

• Liaise with regulatory agencies to ensure departmental compliance

• Provide engineering and technical support to the utility operations and maintenance staff

• Coordinate and manage design and implementation of Water and Wastewater Capital projects

• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external agencies. consultants, contractors, and suppliers

• Assist and/or manage capital construction projects as needed

• Assist with long range system planning

• Assist with asset management initiatives relative to inventory, condition assessment, work order system and asset management programs

• Prepare and make presentations to committees, City Council and in other public forums

• Provide input into capital and operating investment programs as well as assist with Provincial and Federal grant applications and expenditures for water,    wastewater and stormwater projects

The Ideal Candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• An Engineering degree with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience and considerable knowledge of engineering principles and practices relating to the    design, construction, operation and maintenance of water, wastewater and stormwater systems

• Sound Understanding of modern engineering methods and materials, and knowledgeable of provincial regulations and City of Lethbridge standards

• Ability to participate in the development of long-term plans and programs and to make sound professional recommendations on matters of utility  operations and asset management

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relationships with staff, City officials, governmental agencies, and the public

• Ability to organize and participate in team activities. Ability to effectively develop and communicate technical recommendations.  Effective communication  skills, both in written and oral, and the ability to make presentations to groups

• Ability to independently complete complex hydraulic modeling

• Member or eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta

We are looking for a results-oriented team member who demonstrates professionalism and is committed to providing exemplary public service.

Details

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Jeff Koshuta, General Manager Capital Planning and Engineering Services @ 403-320-3085 or [email protected] 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online at:

www.lethbridge.ca

Closing Date:   September 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.