Project engineer

Valtechfabrication; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Group RRSP with employer contribution

Telemedicine

EFAP

Company cell phone provided

Non-unionized work environment

Job summary

Valtechfabrication is seeking a Project Engineer to analyze, validate, and technically follow up on projects. You will collaborate with PMs, Drafters, and fabrication teams to ensure drawings and calculations meet client requirements and standards.

You will perform ASME-based calculations, review weld maps, and drive solutions to improve quality, cost, and timelines. Bilingual in French and English and 5–10 years in metal fabrication are expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering and OIQ membership.
• Bilingual in French and English, written and spoken.
• 5–10 years of experience in metal fabrication or custom manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review client documentation and identify inconsistencies or conflicts.
• Perform calculations to validate drawings per ASME sections and lifting requirements.
• Review and revise fabrication drawings and weld maps per codes and references.
• Recommend technical solutions to ensure manufacturability of projects.
• Respond to client inquiries and follow up on technical matters.
• Collaborate with project managers and production teams to optimize quality, cost, and schedule.
• Ensure pre-production schedules are met and participate in planning activities.
• Provide technical support throughout fabrication, including non-conformities and rework.
• Ensure compliance with codes, client requirements, and company quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Member of OIQ

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President, Projects and Estimating, the Project Engineer is responsible for the analysis, validation, and technical follow-up of assigned projects. The Project Engineer works closely with Project Managers, Drafters, and fabrication teams to ensure that drawings, calculations, and technical documentation comply with client requirements, applicable codes and standards, and manufacturing requirements. The Project Engineer also acts as a technical resource, supporting the resolution of issues that arise during production and contributing to the achievement of quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilites:

• Review client documentation, including drawings, specifications, and technical requirements, and identify any inconsistencies or conflicting information.
• Perform the technical calculations required to validate drawings, including calculations in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1, ASME B31.3, and lifting calculations.
• Review and revise fabrication drawings and weld maps prepared by Drafters based on applicable codes, specifications, and reference drawings.
• Recommend technical solutions and adjustments to ensure the manufacturability of projects.
• Respond to clients’ technical inquiries and ensure thorough follow-up on technical matters.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and production teams to optimize quality, costs, and project timelines.
• Ensure that pre-production schedules are met and participate in planning departmental activities.
• Provide technical support throughout the fabrication process, including the management of non-conformities, rework, and required adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, client requirements, and the company’s quality standards.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Excellent proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in metal fabrication or custom manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with technical drawing and design software, including AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Excellent knowledge of welding, assembly, and metal fabrication processes.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1.
• Ability to perform complex technical calculations and interpret detailed drawings and specifications.

Professional Skills:

• Thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Excellent communication skills when working with clients and internal teams.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Most importantly, demonstrates and embodies our company values:
  • Humanity
  • Collaboration
  • Passion
  • Integrity

Working Conditions:

• Permanent, full-time position on the day shift;
• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Group insurance;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution;
• Telemedicine;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Company cell phone provided;
• Non-unionized work environment.