Project Engineer

Valard Construction LP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Project Engineer to join their dynamic Substations and Renewables team. This exciting role involves collaborating with internal teams and clients to ensure project success. You'll draft project scopes, provide construction support, and maintain high-quality design standards. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in the engineering field. If you're passionate about making a difference in the utility sector and enjoy problem-solving, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Competitive salary

Diversity commitment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a technical engineering role.
• Registered Engineer or eligible for registration as an EIT.

Responsibilities

• Drafting project scope, proposals, and budgets.
• Providing construction support and writing non-compliance reports.
• Reviewing specifications and maintaining high-quality design standards.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Reporting

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

M.Sc. in Structural Engineering

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Valard, Canada's premier utility contractor and part of the Quanta Group—the largest electrical power contractor in North America—offers full-service capabilities in transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

Valard Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Substations and Renewables team. Reporting to the Manager of Substation Technical Services, the Junior Project Engineer will be responsible for strengthening relationships with internal teams and clients, serving as the primary technical contact when needed. Responsibilities include offering construction support, generating non-compliance reports, addressing inquiries from the construction team, and ensuring project documentation is completed accurately. The role also involves identifying and proposing solutions for issues, reviewing specifications, drawings, and test reports to maintain high-quality design standards.

Key (Core) Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets, and related documents
• Developing material and construction specifications
• Preparing estimates, supporting procurement, conducting material take-offs, requisitions, design packages, and technical evaluations
• Tracking material reception and inventory
• Maintaining and enhancing relationships with internal teams and clients
• Providing construction support, writing non-compliance reports, and responding to information requests from the construction team while ensuring proper documentation
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing solutions to problems
• Reviewing specifications, drawings, and test reports to ensure high-quality design standards
• Managing the Quality Plan and verifying the validity of related documents
• Acting as a liaison and technical resource for all construction personnel on the project
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical, Structural, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical role
• Registered Engineer or eligible for registration as an EIT with a Canadian engineering organization
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel and work on a rotation basis
• Valid Class 5 driver's license in good standing

Benefits

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting

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