Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Engineer 1-2
Quality Engineer
Open
Public-Private Partnerships Branch (P3)
Fredericton
Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission is to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services to the public. Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.
What you will do
As part of the Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Management Branch, successful candidates will play an important role in supporting long‑term Operations, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation (OMR) agreements for several of New Brunswick’s key transportation assets. Your roll will involve conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with contractual requirements related to quality, safety, environment and other performance standards.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
performing audits on the Operator’s Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management Systems as well as occasional audits of the highway facility. Audits are written up and uploaded to the audit database ;
chairing meetings that reviews issues found in audits and responses from the Operators ;
reviewing submittals from Operators for compliance and data collection;
drafting official correspondence.
Work environment:
Office location: 440 King Street, Fredericton.
Open office layout.
Standard hours of work: Monday – Friday.
We promote a scent-reduced environment.
Some travel within the province will be required.
Who you are
Key behavioural competencies
Technical competencies:
Essential Qualifications:
Engineer 2:
University degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience including experience in highway construction standards and practices, administering and interpreting contracts.
Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.
Engineer 1:
University degree in Civil Engineering.
Must be eligible for Engineering in Training designation with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered or confirmed eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your résumé.
Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following assets:
strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and Auditing practices and procedures;
strong understanding of highway construction concepts;
ability to understand complex legal agreements;
understanding of various ASTM and CSA highway construction standards .
Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers:
Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
SALARY:
Engineer 2: $2,772.97 to $3,704.92 bi-weekly (based on a 36 ¼ hour work week).
Based on Operational Requirements, hours may be designated to:
40 hours per week ($3,059.83 to $4,088.19 bi-weekly) or
45 hours per week ($3,442.31 to $4,599.21 bi-weekly)
Engineer 1: $2,373.95 to $3, 022.31 bi-weekly (based on a 36 ¼ hour work week).
Based on Operational Requirements, hours may be designated to:
40 hours per week ($2,619.53 to $3,334.96 bi-weekly) or
45 hours per week ($2,946.97 to $3,751.83 bi-weekly)
Recognition and Retention Premium:
The recognition and retention premium is based on written confirmation of recognition and registration with a Canadian Regulatory body.
Fifteen (15) years but less than twenty (20) years – 1.0%
Twenty (20) years but less than twenty-five (25) years – 2.0%
Twenty-five (25) years – 3.0%
Providing a safe workplace for all . Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.
How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply on-line, by June xx, 2026 , indicating competition number (16065) 2026-D38-03 . This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
As per the Civil Service Act , veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.
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