Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Engineer 2
Quality and Safety Engineer
Regular Position
Open Competition
Construction Branch
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’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.
The Construction Branch manages the Department’s highway and bridge construction program which includes oversight of paving, chip seal, culvert, and bridge contracts. The Branch is also responsible to maintain, develop and implement the various construction specifications, standards, testing procedures, and ensure consistency in their application.
What you will do
Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
coordinating and chairing specification committee meetings to review, revise, and approve standard and particular specifications;
implementing and managing updates to the specification library, standards, and drawings, and communicate changes through training and guidance;
prioritizing and coordinating specification review projects and develop related manuals, procedures, and guidance documents;
overseeing CMOS program updates, system improvements, reporting processes, and user support and training;
producing and maintaining monthly CMOS reports by compiling data from multiple operational areas;
developing and maintaining the Employee Development Matrix to track required employee training and certifications;
reviewing, updating, and supporting internal policy manuals and guides across multiple disciplines;
maintaining the Construction Branch Shared Drive, including access management, file structure updates, security changes, archives, and related SOPs and guidelines.
Work environment:
Office location: Kings Place, 440 Kings 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 Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience including three (3) years in the field of construction and/or maintenance.
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.
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:
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 36.25 hours per 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)
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 July 3, 2026 indicating competition number (16678) 2026-D45-05 . 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.
The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!
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