Lead Civil and Structural Engineer

Vista Projects Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Civil and Structural Engineer to guide a talented team in delivering innovative energy projects. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in facilities engineering within the energy sector, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a company that values excellence and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in facilities engineering and design in the energy sector.
• P.Eng. registration with APEGA required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team in energy project design from inception to completion.
• Prepare progress reports and manage project schedules.

Skills

Technical Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thanks for your interest in working with Vista Projects. For more than 30 years, the success of our company has hinged on the quality of our people. That's why we go to great lengths to ensure we're hiring talented individuals to join our team and candidate testing is a big part of our process.

Candidate Testing

We have found a direct correlation between people who perform well on our tests and those who succeed at Vista. If taking a technical skills test related to a particular position does not appeal to you, please do not apply.

What You Would Do in This Role

The Lead Civil and Structural Engineer leads a discipline engineering team in the design of different aspects of energy industry projects from inception to completion. Duties include:

• Planning, allocating and reviewing work programs, including updating ForecastWeb on a weekly basis.
• Communicating with the Department Design Lead for designer resources and manhour estimates.
• Preparing weekly progress reports for each project including work completed and work planned for the following week.
• Updating project schedule on a weekly basis, marking tasks which are completed, in progress, and any potential delays.
• Establishing scopes of work, man-hour estimates, schedules and priorities for projects or proposals.
• Supervising an engineering team involved in the conception, planning and development of engineering design, projects, processes, proposals and estimates.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to project/program discipline engineering team.
• Guiding discipline team on project work through to completion in accordance with the schedule and budget.
• Assisting in the negotiation of critical engineering issues.
• Attending status meetings with clients, project management and suppliers.
• Coordinating activities with other departments and clients.
• Maintaining current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards.
• Reviewing vendor or subcontractor quotations, drawings, and specifications for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements.
• Ensuring adherence to Vista Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensuring design is in accordance with applicable codes and requirements.
• Performing other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ten-plus years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering or applied science.
• P.Eng. registration with APEGA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and efficient with time management.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and industry standards.
• Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits.

Preferred

• 12 years or more of experience as a fully qualified engineer, with five years’ experience in the energy industry.
• Three or more years of experience leading an engineering team in an EPC environment.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form below and include a cover letter concisely demonstrating how your skills and experience align with our job posting.

Note:As part of the interview process there may be a technical testing component.