• Junior Project Engineer

Cornerstone Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Engineering Ltd. in Calgary, AB is seeking an Engineer in Training to support project teams across design, budgeting and scheduling. The role involves coordinating with engineers, reviewing drawings, and developing design documentation under supervision at the office in Calgary.

You will perform hydraulic sizing calculations, prepare Plot Plans, P&IDs, piping isometrics, and assist with RFQs and vendor comparisons. The position offers growth toward P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) with eligibility for P.Eng. designation.
• 1–2 years of applicable experience.
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with development of design basis, budgets, schedules, and coordination across engineering disciplines.
• Participate in project planning and design, ensuring alignment with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations and specify equipment.
• Review, validate, and compile engineering drawings and design documents.
• Collaborate with drafting teams to produce deliverables such as Plot Plans, PFDs, P&IDs, Isometrics, and 3D models.
• Prepare RFQ documents and evaluate vendor quotations, including bid comparisons and technical equalization.
• Develop technical documentation and design information for regulatory applications and project approvals.
• Deliver key engineering lists such as Specialty Items Lists, Line Lists, Equipment Lists, and Valve Lists.
• Provide technical support to field teams, contractors, and subcontractors during construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Promote project safety and support the implementation of project management tools, standards and processes.

Education

Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) with eligibility and desire for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Job description

Location
Cornerstone Engineering, 1144 29th Ave NE, Calgary, AB. Canada
Office-based, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Roles and Responsibilities

Assisting the Project Manager with development of design basis, budgets, schedules, and coordination across engineering disciplines.

Participating in project planning and design, ensuring alignment with technical and regulatory requirements.

Performing detailed engineering calculations and specifying equipment.

Reviewing, validating, and compiling engineering drawings and design documents.

Collaborating with drafting teams to produce deliverables such as Plot Plans, PFDs, P&IDs, Isometrics, and 3D models.

Preparing Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents and conducting thorough evaluations of vendor quotations, including bid comparisons and technical equalization.

Developing technical documentation and design information for regulatory applications and project approvals.

Delivering key engineering lists such as Specialty Items Lists, Line Lists, Equipment Lists, and Valve Lists.

Providing technical support and guidance to field teams, contractors, and subcontractors during construction, installation, and commissioning activities.

Ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and governing regulations.

Engaging in continuous professional development and working toward professional engineering designation.

May start by using established procedures under direct supervision to conduct work and ongoing training to working under general guidance, working on routine business process by assisting business technical and professionals in a variety of business areas

Works under the direction of a senior project engineer or project manager

Demonstrate effective control of project cost expenditures

Provide monthly report on project performance metrics

Demonstrate an understanding of the numerous department stakeholders expectations and expert contributions and how they can contribute to the project success

Promote and Manage project safety, participate in incident investigations

Support the development and implementation of project management tools, standards and processes to support the implementation of capital and maintenance programs within Canada

Assist Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer in all aspects to ensure success of multiple projects

Developing technical documents and design information for regulatory applications

Perform design calculations including hydraulic line sizing calculations, mechanical piping stress calculations, PSV sizing, and equipment sizing for various unit processes, and provide the associated documentation

Develop and check Plot Plans, P&IDs, Piping Plans, and isometric drawings

Oversee the review of equipment technical bid submissions

Provide regular updates on work progress to support preparation of cost and schedule reports

Participate in the implementation of corporate quality and safety standards into the projects

Perform quality assurance function for work products before they are submitted to the project team

Qualifications and Experience

Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) with eligibility and desire for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

At least 1-2 years of applicable experience

Operation experience is an asset

Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards