Project Engineer Specialist

Base Salary Range: $127900 - $161800

Job Title: Project Engineer Specialist
Job ID: 86613
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia


What you will be doing:

• In the Project Engineer role, you will manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule and Cost) of large and/or technically complex projects which typically have a considerable profile, complexity and risk. Projects may include work being designed entirely within the company, entirely outside of the company, or a combination thereof. Typical projects include: transmission system upgrade projects including substations, transmission lines and associated protection and communications systems.

• You may perform the Owner's Engineer Lead role on projects where some or all of the engineering work is done by a third party such as an outside consultant or equipment vendor. As an Owner's Engineer Lead, you will coordinate and lead the internal review and acceptance of work designed by a third party.

• You will work closely with project managers to manage the scope, schedule and cost of the project. You will identify and manage the project technical risks, including system integration with the existing transmission system and other issues. You work with functional managers to establish the engineering teams on your projects. You establish design and review plans, strategies, schedules and resource requirements for the engineering work on your projects. You coordinate and oversee the development of technical specifications and drawings and may manage engineering consultant's contracts. You work with Construction and Contract Management, the Engineering teams, Quality Management, and Field Operations to ensure that technical support is provided during manufacturing, construction and commissioning and that technical issues are resolved in a timely manner.

• You will make or review recommendations and other types of communications to management on complex project matters. This may include presenting to senior management and the executive.

• You will coach members of your project teams to help them to resolve issues or advance their work. You may mentor and coach others performing project engineer roles, either within the department or in other groups.

What you must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering and registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience, with a primary focus in substation/transmission lines/protection and control is preferred. Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning is considered an asset.

• A minimum of 4 years leading and coordinating multi-discipline design on medium to large projects, preferably on projects similar in nature to the company in terms of size, complexity and stakeholders.

• Candidates for this position will be able to understand the impact of the project on the transmission system and operations, and to understand the interactions and priorities required to deliver multi-discipline projects.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, including writing, are required in order to advance the project, including coordinating and influencing various parties both within the company and with external delivery partners and stakeholders.

• Good understanding of Project Management processes.

• Experience managing Owner’s reviews of multi-discipline engineering work being completed externally is an asset.

• Experience with telecom and/ or protection and control projects is an asset

• Experience with transmission lines and/or substations projects is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of the company’s project delivery processes and design practice is an asset.

• Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric stations, substations or transmission lines is an asset.

Salary/Rate Range: $127,900-$161,800 


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