About the Role
Our client has been committed to providing quality electrical engineering services to their customers in a systematic manner for over 20 years. The Company’s continuous growth can be attributed to its commitment to service, earning repeat customers and a reputation for professionalism in the industry.
As a Project Engineer, you will be reporting to the Director of the Organization. You will play a core role in the Automation Group that will be supporting the Director with the integration of resources across a large integrated and cross-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technical staff. In addition, you will ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high-quality standards.
Engineering Responsibilities:
. Reports to Principal Engineer
. Design power distribution and street lighting systems for residential/commercial developments
. Communicate with all project stakeholders
. Maintain critical project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets and records
. Supervises and mentors Engineering Technologists/Technicians.
. Inspect job sites during and after construction for compliance with specs
. Attend design and project meetings as required
. Other job related duties as assigned.
. Salary will be based upon experience
. Project Management Responsibilities:
. Manages end-to-end projects through design, approval, coordination, construction and assumption phases.
. Contract administration including tendering, award, quantity review, completion and assumption stages.
. Assists with the procurement of new business for the Company.
. Communicates with all project stakeholders.
. Maintains critical project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets and records.
. Supervises and mentors Engineering Technologists/Technicians.
. Job site visits as required for interpretation of construction drawing, and for general compliance with specs.
. Attends design and project meetings as required.
. Manage project budget, schedule and deliveries
. Monitor project budgets & tracks the spending to the budget
. Problem-solving resource allocation issues within the Group
. Facilitate project related problem solving and issue resolution by engaging pertinent parties and expertise as required
. Ensure that critical project work has been verified at key milestones by facilitating design review mechanisms
. Maintain the integrity of the project management tool and other group software, ensuring licenses and updates are kept current and users are utilizing them effectively
. Work from home flexible, likely 2 days in the office per week.
. Customer site visits required
Requirements
Qualification:
Graduate of University program in Electrical Engineering
P. Eng is ideal or working towards it
5 years experience in power distribution environment preferred
Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs
Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting software
Working knowledge of photometric calculation software for roadway and area lighting
Knowledge of power distribution system fundamentals, O.E.S.C., CSA Standards and distribution system specs
Familiarity with health and safety legislation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills – good command of the English language, written and oral
Organized in time management and priority setting
Creative and goal oriented independent thinker
Must have a valid driver’s license and own car
Prepared to work occasional evenings or weekends