Project Engineer

Willowglen Systems; Edmonton, Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company in Calgary is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide technical leadership and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and experience in project engineering roles. You will define project scopes, manage vendor relationships, and oversee documentation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role, offering a chance to work with cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in a Project Engineering, Work Package Leader, or Owner Engineer role.
• Proven experience working with IEC 15288 Systems Engineering framework.
• Knowledge of quality management principles and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Define project technical scope and select design solutions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and vendors.
• Approve technical documents: statements of work, specifications, datasheets.

Skills

Project Engineering

Technical Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree (B.Sc./B.A.Sc. or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Location: Edmonton / Calgary / GTA

Our Company

Willowglen Systems is a leading industrial automation company that provides innovative solutions for various industries, including oil and gas, rail, and energy. We are committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and we are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team and drive our projects to success.

Position Summary

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of cutting‑edge work providing technical leadership and oversight for assigned work packages, ensuring integrated, compliant, and operable solutions. This role combines governance of design, interface management, commissioning, and quality assurance with vendor and resource coordination. The Project Engineer is accountable for directing, reviewing, and approving work performed by internal teams and external suppliers and works closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery.

The role suits an individual with a breadth of technical experience and the ability to dive into the details to drive effective results.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Scope Definition & Planning

• Works with Solutions Architects, Project Manager, and Subject Matter Experts to define the project technical scope and select design solutions.
• Solutions may cover multiple areas of electrical, automation, power, instrumentation, and control systems.

Coordination & Interface Management

• Interface with other disciplines. Builds and maintains positive relationships with clients and vendors.
• Ensure that system level requirements and all subsystem level interfaces are defined and managed
• Supervise internal and external resources performing detailed design, installation, and commissioning activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Provides oversight, direction, review and approval for technical documents: statements of work, specifications, datasheets, drawings, test plans, etc.
• Ensure deliverables are compliant with project standards.

Commissioning Supervision

• Oversee planning and execution of pre‑commissioning, functional and performance testing
• Approve FAT/SAT procedures and evidence packs; confirm readiness for operator training and handover.

Monitoring & Control

• Track progress against schedule and deliverables
• Resolve technical/logistical issues during design, procurement, installation, commissioning
• Provide updates to Project and Engineering Managers and report risks, issues, and mitigation plans

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree (B.Sc./B.A.Sc. or equivalent)
• 5-10 years experience in a Project Engineering, Work Package Leader, Owner Engineer role
• Professional Engineering designation (PEO preferred or eligible for registration in Ontario)
• Experience in system integration and commissioning in industrial automation, transportation, or similar sectors.
• Proven experience working with IEC 15288 Systems Engineering framework.
• Experience working with standards such as Cenelec, IEC, ULC, CSA, Electrical Code, etc.
• Familiarity with interface management and requirements tracking.
• Proven ability to oversee testing and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of quality management principles and documentation practices.
• Strong coordination, leadership, communication, organizational and multi‑tasking skills.

Other Requirements

• Familiarity with PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms
• Understanding of PMI standards and processes
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (e.g. Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) for reviewing design packages.
• Experience in IT, cybersecurity, and cybersecurity for control systems (IEC 62443) is considered an asset.
• Ability to review and approve commissioning documentation, operator training materials, etc.
• Direct and review preparation of engineering deliverables such as instrument lists, I/O and cable schedules, termination diagrams, hook‑up and layout drawings, loop diagrams, and test procedures.
• Understanding of functional safety and quality assurance frameworks.

Why Join Us?

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Are you up for the challenge? Join Our Team

Our Mission

Willowglen’s mission is to be a global leader in delivering visionary, customer‑driven industrial automation solutions.

Our Values

Respectful – We take the time to listen and understand each other, and this fosters feelings of mutual trust, safety, camaraderie, and well‑being.

Agile – We are a customer‑centric, responsive, and collaborative organization. We are quick to learn, adapt and respond to changing circumstances.

Innovative – We value and support innovation thereby allowing people to be innovative. We are always striving to deliver superior solutions.

Willowglen Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We thank all the applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team. If you require accommodation, please reach out to our hiring team and we will work with you to find reasonable solutions.