Project Engineer
- Contract Length: 12 Months
- Work Schedule: Office/Field-Based
- Location: Mackenzie, BC
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Responsibilities
Job Overview:
- The Project Engineer II functions as a Junior Project Engineer, supporting Project Managers, Construction Management teams, and Contractors during the construction and commissioning of natural gas compressor station projects. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant project execution while maintaining a strong focus on quality, contractor performance, regulatory requirements, environmental stewardship, and operational readiness.
- Working primarily in British Columbia, the successful candidate will be located at project sites and collaborate closely with construction teams, contractors, engineering disciplines, operations personnel, supply chain representatives, inspectors, municipalities, property owners, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders.
- The primary focus of this role is to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve construction-related issues in a timely manner while balancing cost, schedule, safety, and operational requirements with the intended engineering design. The Project Engineer II provides technical field support throughout construction and commissioning activities and contributes to the successful delivery of capital infrastructure projects.
- This position requires strong technical knowledge, sound engineering judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in both field and office environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess field conditions and proposed construction changes to determine impacts on engineering design, safety, operations, project scope, cost, and schedule.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve construction issues and support timely decision-making while maintaining project objectives.
- Provide on-site engineering support throughout construction, commissioning, and project startup activities.
- Monitor contractor performance and coordinate construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, schedules, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
- Support permit acquisition activities, track permit requirements, and coordinate with municipalities and regulatory authorities.
- Facilitate collaboration among Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, contractors, inspectors, environmental representatives, property owners, and other project stakeholders.
- Prepare and initiate field change orders, support purchase order administration, assist with contract modifications, and ensure adherence to established approval processes.
- Coordinate the resolution of field and engineering issues, including documentation, escalation, tracking, and follow-up activities.
- Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and bi-weekly project reports summarizing safety performance, construction progress, schedule status, site issues, risks, and scope changes.
- Communicate project status, technical challenges, risk items, and schedule impacts to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Support project controls activities by monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks, and assisting in the implementation of corrective actions.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental commitments throughout project execution.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. Preferred disciplines include Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering programs.
- 4 to 7 years of experience in engineering, construction management, utility operations, project execution, or related construction project environments.
- Ability to review, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret technical information to support engineering evaluations and recommendations.
- Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating in multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, and other engineering, construction, or project management software applications.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting natural gas transmission, utility, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of natural gas systems, compressor station construction, utility operations, and associated engineering practices.
- Familiarity with permitting processes, municipal coordination, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with contractor management, capital project execution, and project delivery methodologies.
- Experience supporting construction commissioning, startup activities, or operational handover processes.
- Understanding of project controls, cost management, schedule tracking, and change management processes.
Working Conditions:
- Field-based assignment in British Columbia during compressor station construction and commissioning activities, working rotational schedules aligned with contractor operations (e.g., 15 days on/6 days off or 6 days on/1 day off).
- Office-based work during project planning, engineering support, reporting, and project closeout activities, with periodic travel to field locations.
- Regular exposure to active construction, industrial, and utility operating environments.
- Ability to work effectively in both office and field settings while adapting to changing project priorities and site conditions.
- May require extended work hours during critical construction, commissioning, or project execution phases.
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