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Municipal Engineer
AECOMFort McMurray, CAN4+ years
Apply Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description TheMunicipal Engineer supports the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects with a focus on underground utilities including water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater systems, and drainage improvements. The role combines technical design work, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and involvement in construction‑phase services. TheMunicipal Engineer is expected to work with moderate independence while receiving guidance from senior engineers and project managers. Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed designs and calculations for water, sanitary, storm, and drainage infrastructure in accordance with municipal and provincial standards.
- Prepare engineering drawings, design reports, technical memos, and cost estimates.
- Support preparation of tender documents, including specifications and quantities.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction support during project execution.
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (survey, geotechnical, environmental) and external stakeholders (municipal staff, utility companies, contractors).
- Contribute to quality assurance/quality control processes.
- Assist project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and client communication as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and registration as P.Eng. with a recognized Provincial engineering association
- Registered as a Professional Engineer within Canada
- 4+ years of experience in municipal engineering, preferably in a consulting environment.
- Experience with underground infrastructure design (water, sanitary, storm, drainage).
- Strong understanding of municipal standards, design guidelines, and permitting processes.
- 6+ years of experience in municipal engineering, preferably in a consulting environment.
- Experience preparing tender packages and contract documents
- Ability to interpret survey data, geotechnical reports, and utility information.
- Strong knowledge of construction practices and municipal inspection procedures
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil design platforms
- Familiarity with hydraulic modeling tools such as WaterCAD and SWMM
- Experience working with northern, rural, or remote communities is an asset
- Ability to manage small tasks or sub-projects with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.