Project Engineer

The Cahill Group; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is searching for a Project Engineer to support project managers in delivering engineering projects in Saint John, New Brunswick. This full-time role involves ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while collaborating with various teams. A successful candidate will possess a Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Engineering Technology, alongside strong computer skills and effective communication abilities. This position offers a permanent contract with a 37.5 hour work week, Monday to Friday, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' of related experience in engineering.
• Technical knowledge in the Mechanical discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in delivery of assigned projects.
• Provide project status reports.
• Maintain professional working relationships for problem resolution.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Positive, solution-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree or Diploma in Engineering Technology

3+ years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blueprints/CAD models

Job description

Saint John, New Brunswick

Atlantica is recruiting for innovative and collaborative candidates for a Project Engineer position in Saint John, New Brunswick. As a key member of the team, you will support project managers in the delivery of assigned projects.

About Us

Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading-edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of assigned projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery
• Provide reports on project status to Project Managers and the Operations Manager
• Participate in project meetings regarding mechanical issues and handle technical inquiries.
• Maintain professional working relationships with the General Contractor, client, and consulting engineers; Including assisting them to resolve problems and liaise on the integration of systems.
• Prepare operational manual documentation package and ensure documentation is kept up to date.
• Collaborate with Project Services, Finance, Safety, and Estimating teams to ensure project schedule and delivery are on track.
• Work with Superintendents, Supervisors, Forepersons, and trades in the field.
• Work closely with the Estimating team to integrate bid and project methodology, as well as throughout the project on estimating project expenses.
• Ensure working drawings are developed, when required, and review specifications and shop drawings.
• Manage change orders, prepare documentation for claims, ensure monthly progress bills are accurate and issued.
• Review timesheets from field and format reports for payroll and cost control.
• Participate in debriefing session when projects are deemed substantially complete.

Education And Experience

• 3+ years' of related experience
• Technical knowledge in the Mechanical discipline
• Bachelor of Engineering degree, Diploma in Engineering Technology, and/or relevant work experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/CAD models would be considered an asset
• Experience managing engineering drawing revisions.

About You

• Strong computer skills – including expertise in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and information in a clear and concise manner to the appropriate audience.
• A positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.

Job Details

• Permanent, full-time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

The Cahill Group embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative while enabling our employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach our full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you feel as though you can express some key qualities as noted in the above posting, please apply in confidence by clicking “apply now” below. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.