Project Engineer – Transmission Stations & Dam Safety (X2)

Project Engineer- Transmission Stations & Dam Safety
Hybrid

12 Months

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

Overview:

The Specialist Project Engineer will manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule, and Cost) of large and/or technically complex projects.
This posting is for  Project Engineer Specialists within the Stations Project Engineering team in Engineering Services. Their Project Engineering teams perform an integral role in the delivery of infrastructure projects for the client. Project Engineering team members work with cross-functional teams to ensure that project designs and installation are safe, effective, and meet the requirements of client.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule, and Cost) of large and/or technically complex projects which typically have a considerable profile, complexity, and risk. Typical projects include: transmission substation upgrades, new generating units, powerhouse reconstruction, major plant or unit upgrades, and Dam Safety projects.
• 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 and generation systems, 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.

Experience:

• A degree in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering, and registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction in Canada. To be considered for this role, Mechanical Engineers should have significant experience related to power system electrical equipment.
• A minimum ten (10) years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience, with a primary focus in the design of transmission substations, hydroelectric power plants and/or dams and associated equipment. Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a corresponding position level.
• A minimum of four (4) years leading and coordinating multi-discipline design on medium to large projects, preferably on projects similar in nature to client in terms of size, complexity, and stakeholders.
• Solid electric utility engineering background with the ability to think from a transmission system and operations perspective.
• 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.
• Good understanding of Project Management processes.
• 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.
• Excellent English skills for professional environment, written and spoken, with the ability to brief senior management on complex project issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards.
• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)