Specialist Project Engineer

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12303

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking a Specialist Project Engineer – Generation, Transmission Stations, and Dam Safety to work on a 12-month contract with very high potential of renewal, for one of BC's largest utility and energy companies.

The Specialist Project Engineer will manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule, and Cost) of large and/or technically complex projects for the Stations & Dam Safety Project Engineering Team.

Typical projects include: transmission substation upgrades, new generating units, powerhouse reconstruction, major plant or unit upgrades, Dam Safety projects, and spillway upgrades.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique scope, assets, stakeholders, risks, and technical aspects. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to facilities located throughout British Columbia and may occasionally travel to other parts of North America and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform tasks including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium to highly complex assignments for projects and operations.
• Meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules and other similar tasks.
• Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and/or project completion.
• Participate in engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis, contributing to the development of technical standards, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and making decisions related to methods and designs as well as providing guidance and advice to other engineering professionals to develop future capability.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by communicating with stakeholders and performing activities such as defining the scope of engineering/geoscience services to be provided, establishing the basic design criteria with the client, approving all related technical documentation, and assessing and reporting on work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to support completion of projects safely, with quality, within budget and on time.
• Make decisions and recommendations of a complex technical nature including the establishment of design bases, criteria and concepts, and/or on matters affecting the management of engineering/geoscience resources and activities to support major work assignments for the engineering divisions. 

Requirements:

• A minimum ten (10) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
• A minimum four (4) years of working experience in leading multi-discipline design teams and in protection, control, and telecom systems.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
• A Class 5 BC driver's license is required
• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
• Excellent English skills for professional environment, written and spoken as well as MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 
• Good understanding of Project Management processes.
• Solid electric utility engineering background 

Nice to have:

• Good working knowledge of project management principles and roles 
• Experience managing Owner’s reviews of multi-discipline engineering work being completed externally is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery processes and design practice is an asset.
• Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric generation stations, dams, transmission substations, or transmission lines is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of design and transmission lines, an asset
• Advanced decision making and conflict resolution skills.

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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.

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