Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Read Jones Christoffersen LTD (RJC) seeks a Project Engineer to oversee technical execution, support project planning, and maintain client relationships while contributing to financial and business development efforts.

The role also involves mentoring junior team members, fostering collaboration, and supporting leadership initiatives. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and P.Eng status or eligibility are required, with 4–10 years of structural engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Master's Degree optional)
• Registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng with PEO
• 4–10 years of experience in Structural Engineering

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical execution and contribute to project planning and client relations.
• Mentor junior team members and foster collaboration within the group.
• Lead design and management of structural systems across project phases.
• Coordinate with field staff and supervise construction review as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership & Team Coordination

Time Management & Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

At Read Jones Christoffersen LTD (RJC)theProject Engineer oversees technical execution, supports project planning,maintainsclient relationships, and contributes to financial and business development efforts.This role also mentors junior team members, fosters collaboration, and supports leadership initiatives.

Technical

• Foster technical excellence and innovation within RJC.
• Design and managestructural systems for projects,coordinatingthrough all phases as needed.
• Delegate and/or supervise construction review and coordinate with field staff.
• Seekfurtherstructuraltechnical development through courses,training,anddiversifyingexperiences.
• Work towards becoming an internal/external subject matter expert by takingadditionaltraining/courses, working on that aspect ofprojects,or learning from other experts in that area.

Business Acumen

• Maintain and foster client relationships, ensuring satisfaction of existing clients and the development of new and emerging relationships.Anticipate client’s needs.
• Organize projects and develop work plans to deliver superior service to clients,anticipating,identifying, and responding to changing client wants and needs.
• Contribute to setting financial goals for the team,managingproduction costs, andparticipatingin financial planning to ensure long-term growth and sustainability in alignment with RJC’sorganizational strategies.
• Apply business principles to meet team goals, achieve financial stability, and contribute to organizational growth.
• Produce market-leading business proposals, negotiate competitive and realistic fees, and clearlydemonstrateto clients that their needsare met.
• Monitor and control job costs,initiatetimelyinvoicing, and resolve any fee and payment disputes quickly and effectively.
• Stay informed about industry trends, including typical fees and service expectations by regularlydiscussing benchmarksandbest practices within the organization.
• Pursuedevelopment courses and further education in business management to enhance skills and support team and organizational success.

Development

• Support,coachand mentor team members to develop their skills and achieve their potential.Understand the needs of the team and junior staff.
• Share technical knowledge andanswersquestions in an encouraging manner.
• Identifyopportunities to expose junior employees to clients.
• Actively works at building relationships to develop a network of internal and external contacts.
• Identifyand discover meaningful ways to recognize junior team members and provide constructive feedback.

Leadership

• Act as a coach for junior team members, dedicating time to their development and fostering their growth.
• Hold regular meetings with the team toestablishproject goals,priorities, andmanage the ProjectManagementPlan(or similar work plans)for client projects.
• Address priorities and resource needs with the Group Leader,ensuringproject successandmaintainingregular communicationon client-related issues.
• Provide clear linkages between current projects, RJC’s long-term goals, and client satisfactiontothe business.
• Understand and improve organizational standards, policies, and practices to achieve results;solicitand value input from others,leveragingexpertiseto form specific decisions or plans.Undertake external leadership development courses.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering(Master'sDegreeOptional)

Certifications and Licenses

• Registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng with PEO

Experience

• 4-10YearsExperience in StructuralEngineering

Essential Skills

• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership & Team Coordination
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Adaptability