Junior or Intermediate Project Engineer

Vancouver International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior or Intermediate Project Engineer to join their Facilities Maintenance Department. This full-time role focuses on managing small to mid-sized design and construction projects, primarily for airport terminal maintenance. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project success while emphasizing safety and environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering and have experience in project management within the construction or consulting industries. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of a vital transportation hub.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering with experience in design and construction.
• Registered or eligible as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and investment projects, ensuring adherence to scope and budget.
• Prepare and deliver project implementation plans with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Contract Law

Education

University Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

Job description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Facilities Maintenance Services plays an integral part in the continued success and future vision of the Vancouver Airport Authority.

Position overview

We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Junior or Intermediate Project Engineer – Technical Services Maintenance in the Facilities Maintenance Department. Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services - Maintenance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and management of a diverse array of small to mid-sized design, state of good repair and construction projects, with a focus on maintenance of airport terminal and ancillary buildings (Passenger loading bridges).

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing assigned capital and investment projects, including developing project requirements, project scope, budget and schedule.
• Preparing and delivering on project implementation plans in collaboration with YVR stakeholders and Airport Operations and Engineering, while acting as a leader in the areas of construction safety and environmental stewardship.
• Preparation and evaluation of Business cases, Request for Proposal and Tender documents, including scope of work definition, technical requirements and schedule constraints.
• Managing design teams to develop contract documents and meet desired project outcomes while adhering to scope, schedule and budget.
• Maintaining and managing construction contracts, schedules, and project budgets including forecasting costs and risk management. Liaising with internal Airport Authority departments and external stakeholders throughout the projects, and facilitating discussions, reviews, inspections, and site visits.

Key qualifications include:

• Completion of a university degree in electrical/mechanical engineering and experience in the design, construction or consulting industry. Completed education in other engineering fields will be considered if accompanied by relevant working experience in industrial control systems, PLC, or SCADA (Controls Engineering is an asset).
• Registered or eligible to register within 6 months as a Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training with the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
• Experience managing major construction and renovations in a public commercial environment.
• Experience with HVAC controls and DC power supplies.
• Knowledge of the National Building Code, industry practices and standards; knowledge of airport operations is an asset.
• Strong project management, organization and knowledge of contract law and contract administration processes as well as proficiency using Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• PMP Designation is considered an asset.