Project Engineer

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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

Our client is looking for a Sr Project Engineer to take on a number of upgrades to Stations Projects .

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 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 will 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.

Experience:

• A degree in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering,
• 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 eight (8) years of energy engineering experience including significant time working in the electrical utility industry - preferred
• Good working experience in leading multi-discipline design teams and in protection, control, and telecom systems.
•  Good working knowledge project management principles and roles
• Good working knowledge of design and transmission lines, an asset

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