Jr Project Engineer

Acero Engineering; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing oil & gas facility engineering company in Calgary is seeking a Project Engineer with 2-3 years of experience. Responsibilities include maintaining project schedules, evaluating vendor quotes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory codes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and has strong teamwork and analytical skills. This role offers a flexible and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Project Engineer with strong technical capabilities.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining project schedules, engineering man-hour estimates and cost estimates.
• Requesting vendor information and evaluating quotes.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of project documents.
• Understanding regulatory codes and their implications on design.
• Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Project

Visio

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Acero Engineering Inc. (“Acero”) is a growing oil & gas facilities engineering company providing engineering, procurement and construction management expertise. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of a Project Engineer (2‑3 years of experience).

Acero focuses on facility and pipeline engineering, procurement and construction management services—from concept evaluation to plant start‑up. Our core offerings include in‑house project management, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control engineering, project engineering, procurement, regulatory services, civil and structural engineering, and construction management.

Acero holds a core belief that success depends on developing long‑term relationships, forged by providing clients exactly what they need, even if that means delivering a different product for each project.

Our clients typically seek quick turnaround, flexibility and fit‑for‑purpose deliverables, with no unnecessary frills.

Why do employees stay at Acero? We provide a flexible and trusting, team‑oriented environment where hard work, discipline and honesty are encouraged and rewarded. We are driven to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining project schedules, engineering man‑hour estimates and cost estimates.
• Requesting vendor information, compiling and distributing RFQs, evaluating quotes and recommending purchase awards.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of scope documents, reports, DBMs, PEPs, project kickoff documentation, RFQs, etc.
• Assembling and/or directing the assembly of construction work packages, ensuring binder content is complete.
• Understanding regulatory codes and their implications on Acero’s design (e.g., spacing).
• Understanding and working with piping and various equipment specifications.
• Participating in HAZOPS, including preparation and close‑outs.
• Understanding and participating in squad checks.
• Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders (clients, vendors, regulatory bodies, etc.)—e.g., notifying the appropriate stakeholders of all changes.
• Prioritizing workload and juggling multiple tasks without compromising quality or deadlines.
• Other tasks/responsibilities as required.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Project Engineer with strong technical capabilities.
• Preferably 2+ years’ experience at an EPCM working on projects related to Oil and Gas Facilities in Western Canada.
• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with successful completion of ENCH 607 & 609 (or equivalent courses), and registration as a professional engineer in the province of Alberta.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines as occasionally demanded by our clients.