Project Engineer

Matchtech Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Project Engineer for a contract role in Calgary to lead technical deliverables from feasibility through to project closeout across distribution, substations, and transmission networks. The role requires coordinating consultants and field teams, with a strong focus on design accuracy, compliance with standards, and safe, timely project execution.

You will report to the Team Lead, Project Engineering and contribute to a varied portfolio of utility infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in utilities or electrical infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project scopes, deliverables, interdependencies and risks with stakeholders.
• Plan and produce detailed designs for distribution and transmission infrastructure.
• Prepare feasibility assessments, design scopes, calculations and technical analyses.
• Establish schedules, inspection/test plans and coordinate field inspections.
• Coordinate design reviews with consultants, engineers and field teams.
• Ensure closeout documentation and project information management is completed.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities sector, is seeking a Project Engineer for a contract opportunity. Reporting to the Team Lead, Project Engineering, the role will provide technical leadership and oversee engineering deliverables from feasibility and conceptual design through to project execution and closeout. Projects will cover distribution, substations, transmission and network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with internal and external customers and technical specialists to define project scopes, technical deliverables, interdependencies and risks


• Plan and produce detailed designs for new construction, additions, modifications, maintenance and changes to distribution and transmission infrastructure


• Prepare feasibility assessments, design scopes of work, calculations, technical analyses, design reviews and construction support documentation


• Establish engineering schedules, inspection and test plans, and coordinate inspection points during construction


• Act as the main engineering contact for external consultants, overseeing the scope, quality and timely delivery of their work


• Coordinate design reviews between consultants, engineering teams and field execution planning teams


• Review construction requests for information and provide responses through Field Instructions or direct on-site support


• Ensure technical closeout, record documentation and project information management requirements are completed effectively

Job Requirements:

• Experience in project engineering within the utilities, electrical infrastructure or energy sector


• Strong understanding of distribution, substation, transmission or network projects


• Knowledge of engineering design, calculations, analysis and technical documentation


• Understanding of applicable engineering standards, industry codes, regulations and public safety requirements


• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, design reviews and construction support activities


• Ability to identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, scope changes and project challenges


• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills


• Commitment to maintaining the safety of colleagues, contractors and the public

Contract Opportunity:

This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to a varied portfolio of utility infrastructure projects while working closely with project managers, estimators, engineering consultants and field execution teams.