The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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Job Description:

We have the following opportunities for this position:

• 1 Full-Time Permanent position
• 1 Temporary Full-Time positions

Lead with purpose. Build what matters

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs—where your expertise supports high-performing project teams, delivers critical infrastructure, and helps build safe, sustainable communities our residents can rely on.

You will contribute to the rehabilitation and expansion of infrastructure that keeps our City moving and growing, while serving the residents of today and for generations to come.

Here, you will be joining a supportive, professional environment where your contributions are valued. With a work environment that provides autonomy to excel, supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well-being and collaboration, you will be able to lead with purpose and thrive.

Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally.

Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day

As a Project Engineer, you will provide engineering and project leadership across a diverse portfolio of Thunder Bay’s Infrastructure Program. You will oversee design reviews, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

You will coordinate all phases of project delivery—from planning and design through construction and close-out—ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. By collaborating with internal teams and external partners, you will help ensure projects are efficient, resilient, and aligned with strategic priorities.

Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community.

How You’ll Support the Team

In this role, you will guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless coordination. Your key accountabilities will include:

• Participating in the planning, scheduling, and direction of the City’s Infrastructure Asset Management Program and Infrastructure improvements.
• Preparing environmental assessments, designs, plans, specifications, contract documents, detailed cost estimates and performing contract administration for infrastructure projects.
• Participating in the development of the City’s infrastructure annual capital budget.
• Participating in the development of engineering and development standards.
• Maintaining current knowledge on related municipal design trends and regul