Project Engineer

QinetiQ Limited; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and wellness spending

RRSP/TFSA matching

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Canada seeks a Project Engineer to join the Project Engineering function, contributing to design, prototype development, first article creation, and transition to service for UVS across aerial, surface, control stations, test equipment, and payloads as part of the QTSC product families.

You will develop technical requirements, manage project plans with the PM and resource owners, and produce engineering designs and documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, interpret and modify engineering drawings, schematics, and BOM.
• Technical writing for reports, work instructions, proposals, safety documentation, and training material.
• General multi-discipline technical knowledge applicable to an overall system.

Responsibilities

• Development & approval with the project manager, sponsor, and project team the technical requirements and work structure for the customization and development of single and multi-company projects for new customer and internal requirements.
• Create, maintain and execute project plans relating to the technical projects with the project manager and resource owners.
• Develop, test, and build engineer designs and operational documentation for the project with the technical and operations team.
• Ensure drawings, schematics, safety documentation, engineering reports & operational materials related to the project are completed within scope.
• Monitor and develop engineering activities for the UVS projects with other technical staff.
• Approve documented design & operational safety information within the projects.
• Resolve ambiguity regarding technical issues within the project scope.
• Ensure testing and validation of overall systems is completed and supports the project scope.
• Peer review engineering publications including drawings, schematics, safety documentation, and operational materials.
• Conduct training to internal and/or external staff on project deliverables.
• Assist and/or initiate Change Orders for approval.
• Work assignment will have critical deadlines.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Technical writing

Multidisciplinary knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Equivalent

Professional engineering license (APEGA P. Eng or PL. Eng)

Job description

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About the Role

As part of the Project Engineering function the Project Engineer is a key part of the development team for the design, prototype development, first article creation, and transition to service for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems with respect to the overall multi-disciplinary technical systems developed and maintained for Aerial, Surface, Control Stations, Test Equipment, and Payloads as part of the QTSC product families.

What You’ll Do

• Development & approval with the project manager, sponsor, and project team the technical requirements and work structure for the customization and development of single and multi-company projects for new customer and internal requirements.
• Working in conjunction with the Project manager and resource owners to create, maintain and execute project plans relating to the technical projects.
• Work with the technical and operations team to develop, test, and build engineer designs and operational documentation for the project.
• Ensuring the technical publications including drawings, schematics, safety documentation, engineering reports & operational materials related to the overall project design are adequately completed by the project team within the scope of the project.
• Monitor, and develop with other technical staff the engineering activities for the UVS projects,
• Ensuring and approving documented design & operational safety information within the various projects
• Resolves ambiguity regarding technical issues within the project technical scope.
• Ensuring through communication and teamwork with project teams that testing and validating of overall systems is completed and supports the overall project scope.
• Creating and peer reviewing engineering technical publications including drawings, schematics, safety documentation, engineering reports & operational materials related to the overall project design.
• Conducting training to internal and/or external staff on the overall function and operations of the project deliverables.
• Assisting and/or initiating within the project, the development of Change Orders for approval.
• Work assignment will have critical deadlines.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret and modify engineering drawings, schematics, and BOM.
• Technical writing for reports, work instructions, operational instructions, proposals, safety documentation, and training material.
• General multi-discipline technical knowledge which can be applied to an overall system.

Additional Assets Skills:

• Basic Finance & Engineering Economics
• Technical Project Management - including planning & scheduling tools (Project Insight, MS Project, etc.)

What You Bring

Education & Professional Membership:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Equivalent
• Registered APEGA P. Eng or PL. Eng

Work Experience:

• 6-11 years working in a technical product environment
• 4-7 years in complex systems or project engineering
• Experience in uncrewed systems, avionics, marine, vehicular military systems, and/or design of communication equipment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the Government of Canada security clearance required for the position
• Must be eligible for and maintain a clear background check, including criminal record screening, as required for security clearance

Travel Requirements

• This role may require local, domestic, and/or international travel depending on business needs.
• Travel includes day trips, overnight stays, or extended assignments.
• Travel may be planned in advance or occur on short notice, depending on operational requirements.
• While travelling, employees may be required to work flexible or extended hours, including adapting to different time zones.
• Travel may involve working in customer sites, industrial environments, field locations, or other non-office settings.
• Employees are required to maintain a valid passport and any necessary visas, security clearances, or other travel documentation relevant to assigned travel.
• Travel to certain locations may require compliance with health-related entry requirements, including vaccinations or immunizations, as mandated by applicable authorities or site requirements.

We offer ahigh-performing, inclusive work environmentwhere you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be your authentic self. Ourpeople-first culturesupports your wellbeing, growth, and ability to make a real impact.

You’ll also benefit from acompetitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Extended health and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities