Project Engineer

Valard Group of Companies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in utility contracting is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic Substations and Renewables team. This role offers the opportunity to engage with internal teams and clients, ensuring high-quality project execution. You will be responsible for preparing project documentation, offering construction support, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Diverse Workforce

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Writing project scope, proposals, and budgets.
• Providing construction support and ensuring project documentation completion.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Construction Support

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Description

Valard, is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

Valard Construction is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our Substations and Renewables team. Reporting to the Manager, Substation Technical Services, the Junior Project Engineer is responsible for nurturing and strengthening relationships with internal teams and clients, serving as the primary technical point of contact for clients as needed. Responsibilities also include offering construction support, generating non-compliance reports when necessary, and promptly addressing inquiries from the construction team while ensuring the completion of project documentation. Additionally, the position entails identifying and suggesting solutions for issues and meticulously reviewing specifications, drawings, and test reports to uphold high-quality design standards.

Requirements

KEY (CORE) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writing and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets and similar documents
• Development of material and construction specifications

• Prepare estimates, procurement support, material take-offs, requisitions, design packages and technical evaluations
• Track reception of material and inventory
• Maintain and enhance relationships with internal groups and clients.
• Provide construction support, write non-compliances reports (when necessary), and responding to information requests from construction team and ensuring project documentation is completed
• Find, recommend, and provide solutions to problems

• Checking specifications, drawings and test reports to ensure high quality design
• Run the Quality Plan and ensure the validity of documents related to the quality and monitors them
• Act as liaison and technical resources for all construction personnel on the project
• Other duties as requested and assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical position
• Registered Engineer or eligible for registration as an EIT with a Canadian engineering organization

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to travel and work on rotation
• Maintain a class 5 driver’s license in good standing

Benefits

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.