Project Engineer

Agropur; Diamond City; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Alberta seeks a Project Engineer to develop and execute major investment projects. Responsibilities include technical specifications, budget management, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, along with 5+ years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of engineering experience.
• Expertise in design and installation of processes in food and beverage sector.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates various investment requests.
• Prepares technical specifications and cost estimates.
• Coordinates project budgets and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Project management

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial or automation

Member of an Engineering Association recognized in Canada

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Agropur is looking for a Project Engineer for the Lethbridge plant in Alberta. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Project Engineer is responsible for the development, execution and monitoring of major investment projects. They develop and optimize manufacturing processes in order to improve operational performance or add value to the organisation. The scope of projects can reach several million dollars.

What’s Involved In This Role

More specifically, the Project Engineer’s responsibilities will include :

• Develops, analyzes and evaluates various investment requests.
• Takes charge of aspects such as health and safety, quality, technical aspects, operational challenges, human resources and financial impact.
• Performs technical and financial monitoring of the projects entrusted.
• Prepares technical specifications, plans and cost estimates.
• Makes tenders and issuance of contracts, together with the strategic purchasing department.
• Coordinates the installation and commissioning of equipment and manages the project budget.
• Coordinates the work of multidisciplinary teams associated with the realization of major projects.
• Acts as a technical advisor to other members of the engineering team or plants.
• Responsible for capital projects at the Lethbridge plant in Alberta but may be called upon to support other locations depending on workloads and business needs.

What You Need To Join Our Team

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial or automation.
• Member of an Engineering Association recognized in Canada.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering and carrying out projects.
• Expertise in the design and installation of processes in the food and beverage sector.
• Experience in automation would be considered an asset.
• Proven track record of implementing multidisciplinary capital projects in a multi stakeholder environment.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications and AutoCAD.
• Negotiating and communication skills and a keen sense of analysis.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Invests In You

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.).
• Pension plan including employer contributions and more.
• Salary range 006 : 100 600$ to 125 800$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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