Assistant Project Engineer

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12326

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking an Assistant Project Engineer to work on a 1-year contract for one of BC's largest utility and energy companies.

Location: Burnaby, BC | Hybrid 

Overview: The successful candidate support various stations and dam safety projects and will work under the supervision or guidance of a project engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Manage low to medium-complexity portions of the work through planning, design, and construction.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal staff, consultants, contractors, other utilities, and vendors to provide high-value, effective solutions.
• Assist in conducting engineering due diligence checks, as required.
• Support the development of cost estimates, schedules, scopes of work, business cases, risk registers, procurement strategies, design plans, quality plans, and hazard logs in the early stages of projects.
• Research and draft documentation on project issues with input from the Project Engineer.
• Participate in reviewing work-in-progress by assigned staff, consultants, contractors, and vendors, and provide weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate the review of project engineering documentation and submittals.
• Assist in resolving project issues to maintain continuity of work for short periods if the Project Engineer is unavailable.
• Act as a project engineer for low-complexity projects.
• Assist in issuing Issued for Construction and Issued for Record drawings.

Requirements:

• Must have a P.Eng designation and obtain a Permit to Practice upon offer
• 4+ years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent
• University graduate from an engineering or applied science program
• Experience managing low to medium-complexity engineering work, and working knowledge of project management principles and roles related to such engineering work
• Experience in electric utility engineering, such as generation stations, substations, or hydro Dams is an asset

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com