Project Engineer – Substations

Job Title: Project Engineer – Substations

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: Fulltime

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Project Engineer – Substations  for their Burnaby location.

Overview:
The Project Engineer  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.

Role Accountabilities

• 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 client, entirely outside of client, or a combination thereof. Typical projects include: transmission substation upgrades, new generating units, powerhouse reconstruction, major plant or unit upgrades, Dam Safety projects, and spillway upgrades.
• 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.
• Identify and manage the project technical risks, including system integration with the existing transmission and generation systems and other issues.
• You work with functional managers to establish the engineering teams on your projects.
• Establish design and review plans, strategies, schedules, and resource requirements for the engineering work on your projects.
• 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.

Education and Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical(preferred), Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience, with a primary focus in the design of transmission substations. Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning is considered an asset.
• Candidates for this position will be able to understand the impact of the project on the generation 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 client 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.
• Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric generation stations, dams, transmission substations, or transmission lines is an asset.
• Must have a valid Class 5: Driver's License