Engineering Manager - Uranium

Fluor Corp; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking an experienced engineering leader for mining projects. This role involves providing execution leadership and managing engineering teams to ensure project success. Ideal candidates should possess a four-year engineering degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience including project engineering leadership. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with a unique work schedule that includes every second Friday off.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefit programs

Flexible work schedule

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum twelve years of work-related experience in engineering.
• Professional registration or certification in applicable field.
• Strong communication skills with various stakeholders.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineering Lead.
• Experience with uranium projects and mining and metals.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution on mining projects ensuring project baseline adherence.
• Coordinate design activities and support interfaces between engineering disciplines.
• Oversee development and enforcement of engineering budget, schedule, and quality.
• Develop Project Execution Strategy for all engineering functions.
• Promote Fluor’s competitiveness and deliver quality services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer focus

Business acumen

Strategic agility

Decision making

Education

Accredited four-year degree in engineering field

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost‑effective technology‑based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide overall engineering execution leadership on small sized projects or for a specific area on a medium / large project Mining Project. This position has the responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team and the successful execution of all engineering work on the project. This position also leads and guides the development and implementation of the execution strategy and oversees development and enforcement of engineering budget, schedule, and quality. This role also has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.

• Has overall/area responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team, and the engineering execution and delivery as per the project baseline. This position performs Engineering Management responsibilities on a Mining & Metals project or services project or on an assigned segment of a larger project, including coordination of design activities.
• Support the interfaces between the engineering disciplines, by understanding the discipline work processes and looking ahead to identify critical busts and / or activities that need to be completed to support the execution strategy.
• Support the positive project culture in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Review overall project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects.
• Lead/Support the development of the Project Execution Strategy for all engineering functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in an engineering field of study and a minimum of twelve (12) years of work‑related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Job‑related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Job related skills required - Strong leadership skills, customer focus, business acumen, influence, strategic agility, decision making, personal accountability, ownership and follow through, a team player, mentor, and coach.
• Ability to translate strategy (“what”) into actionable steps / executions plans (“how”), ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.
• Held positions as Project Engineering Lead.
• Professional registration and active participation in technical society within Canada (preferance would be with EGBC).

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in uranium projects is highly preferred, with a strong understanding of industry‑specific processes and safety standards.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience working on mining and metals projects is required, demonstrating expertise in large‑scale projects and operational leadership.

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top‑up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $111,000.00 - $215,000.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid‑point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!