Engineering Project Manager

RESA Power; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic power service provider in Canada seeks a Project Manager to enhance market share and oversee electrical projects. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing project execution, ensuring customer satisfaction, and training team members. Strengthening communication, technical expertise, and continuing education are crucial for success in this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power engineering.
• Experience with electric power systems and analysis methods.
• Ability to interpret specs and design technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers to enhance brand recognition and sales.
• Manage electrical projects from cost estimates to execution.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Visit customer to increase brand recognition, value, and sales activity.
• Provide guidance and training to other team members on projects involving load tap changers.
• Increase RESA Power’s market share in LTC service business and implement growth strategy for the LTC business unit.
• Assist in managing technical projects and provide overall guidance to project management and service team.
• Develop work scope based on customer input and relay customer need to project management and other needed RESA parties.
• Assist in project planning, budget estimation, revenue and cost allocation to ensure budget targets are managed accordingly.
• Create and manage project controls to achieve projects on time and on budget.
• Ensure overall project risks are identified, managed and mitigated.
• Ensure operations support is maintained throughout the project life cycle.
• Prepare reports for Senior Leadership on project status and project outcomes.
• Authorize, within spending authority, budgeted commitments and expenditures for the supply of goods and services.
• Measure and monitor the performance of project execution and determine all measures which may be required to handle any adverse trends in regard to safety, schedule and cost.
• Manage electrical projects or portions of projects from the development of cost estimates and justifications.
• Direct and coordinate the work performed by subordinates, engineering consultants and contractors, maintaining overall schedules as part of the project team.
• Provide electrical technical guidance and expertise to management, engineers, and electrical crafts at operations.
• Oversee and prepare bid documents, including equipment and construction specifications, drawings and schedules, reviewing documents prepared by subordinates and consultants.
• Provide guidance during LTC projects, including interface with operating personnel and on-site contractors, providing oversight of startup and commissioning activities as required.
• Develop and assist with the development of RESA’s LTC Service business including capabilities, training implementation, customer attrition/retention, vendor supply chain, standard operator practices, and organization structure.
• Act as liaison with the customer to eliminate communication deficiencies and ensure overall project quality compliance.
• Evaluate electrical equipment malfunctions and provide recommended design modifications to mitigate such issues.
• Maintain company electrical records including files and drawings.
• Oversee electrical design and installation of instrumentation, control systems, monitoring and communication systems with respect to design parameters.
• Provide quality control of transformer service and LTC projects.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Previous professional experience in power engineering studies and design experience in industrial projects is preferred.
• Experience with electric power systems, short-circuit, protective coordination, load flow, arc flash hazard analysis.
• Knowledge of a power system analysis software.
• Proven skills in written and oral communication of technical topics.
• Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Interpret specs to our customer requests to design technical solutions.
• Short-Circuit, LV/MV Coordination, Arc Flash.
• Ability to run medium studies and projects unassisted.
• Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Strong communication (written and oral).
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to meet project deliverables, meet Customer, job, and business expectations on projects.
• Able to work with various people throughout the organization—Customer Focused.
• Focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle, you will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic, people‑first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long‑term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for early‑adecade!

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe mission‑critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier, first‑choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

We do it right

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision‑making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and pre‑plantime off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customers and our long‑term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer‑focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well‑run company, but the connectedness of a family.
• We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Travel: 0-25%

Physical Demands: Lifting a minimum of 50lbs on a daily basis, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non‑ideal conditions. Also responsible for completing computer work.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them