Project Engineer

Bantrel Co.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Project Engineer in Saskatoon. The role involves supporting projects from concept to completion, managing resources and budgets, and ensuring quality and compliance. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, a P. Eng. designation, and at least 5 years of experience in mining or heavy industrial settings. This position offers a collaborative work environment focused on safety and excellence.

Benefits

Employee volunteerism opportunities

Corporate philanthropy engagement

Qualifications

• 5+ years technical experience in a mining/heavy industrial process setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in Engineering environments and working with EPCMs and consultants.
• Proven track record in managing engineering components of capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering support to assigned projects.
• Manage projects through various life cycle phases.
• Coordinate technical deliverables across all project phases.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Effective communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) Designation

Tools

Budgeting software

Analytical software

Job description

Company Description

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality.

Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self‑perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long‑term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified Project Engineer to join our team, based out of Saskatoon SK. The Project Engineer will be responsible for providing project engineering support to an assigned project, managing projects through various life cycle phases from early development of concepts through commissioning and follow‑up/troubleshooting. The Project Engineer will prepare work scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation plans for multi‑disciple resources, incorporating best practices in safety, cost control, risk analysis, and schedule stewardship to ensure the safe and timely completion of projects within budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical deliverables across all project phases: design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Define and manage engineering scope, ensuring quality assurance and control.
• Lead and oversee drafting, design, and engineering teams.
• Gather technical requirements from Operations and Maintenance stakeholders.
• Support business case evaluations with technical input.
• Manage engineering and design‑related RFIs and stage‑gate processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Project Management, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Ensure clear communication of engineering expectations and resolve design roadblocks.
• Provide timely project engineering updates and reporting.
• Manage engineering change control, including scope, schedule, and budget impacts.
• Track and validate proposed changes, supporting technical justifications.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Drive efficient, fit‑for‑purpose, cost‑effective design solutions.
• Coordinate work with consultants, design partners, and contractors.
• Schedule and complete technical reviews to maintain quality and timelines.
• Lead design through all phases to final turnover to operations.
• Deliver wellfield and sustaining capital projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Integrate safety, constructability, and risk management into project execution.
• Resolve design issues through coordination with internal teams, consultants, and vendors.
• Manage technical schedules and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Support project management activities including scope development, tendering, and cost tracking.
• Maintain documentation of technical decisions for traceability.
• Oversee construction schedules, commissioning packages, and operational handover.
• Collaborate across teams to manage change impacts and improve project efficiency.
• Promote and uphold high safety standards for self and team.

Qualifications

• University bachelor’s degree. Program or area of specialization – Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) Designation.
• 5+ years technical experience in a mining/heavy industrial process setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in Engineering environments and working with EPCMs and consultants.
• Proven track record in managing engineering components of capital projects.
• Experience in FEED projects is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organization skills, ability to diligently follow‑up on tasks and hold people accountable.
• Proficiency in fostering business‑focused collaboration, aligning cross‑functional teams and driving projects to successful completion.
• Proficient in modern office software and knowledge of technical, budgeting, and analytical software preferred.
• Ability to analytically solve problems with a creative approach and communicate outcomes across groups.

Additional Information

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre‑employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted – all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.