Project Engineer

JDS Group of Companies; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Metro Vancouver is looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join its Environment and Reclamation division. The successful candidate will coordinate projects within the mining and environmental sectors, ensuring sustainability and collaboration. Responsibilities include preparing reports, developing project budgets, and managing site programs. A background in engineering is essential, along with strong organizational skills for a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination within the mining/environmental remediation sectors.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to prepare technical memos and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and study work with environmental and engineering consultants.
• Prepare technical memos and contribute to reports.
• Develop CAPEX and OPEX estimates for projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Environmental monitoring

Budget development

Safety promotion

Education

Background in engineering

Job description

JDS is seeking a motivated and highly organized Project Engineer to join our Environment and Reclamation division. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering and project coordination within the mining and/or environmental remediation sectors. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to projects that prioritize sustainability, collaboration, and community partnership.

The work schedule will include a mix of standard 40‑hour office work weeks, with occasional travel for site visits, project‑related workshops, and on‑site coordination during field programs in various locations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with environmental and engineering consultants to advance design and study work.
• Attend coordination and review meetings with the project team.
• Review constructability of designs.
• Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise.
• Support development of permit applications and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Develop CAPEX and OPEX estimates for mine closure and reclamation projects.
• Project Coordination / Controls:
  • Drive progress by planning, executing, and monitoring project activities across multiple tasks/phases.
  • Development of RFQs, RFPs, and bid evaluations.
  • Hiring and managing consultants/contractors, reviewing invoices, and negotiating contracts.
  • Requesting Purchase Orders from Accounts Payable.
  • Planning site programs and supporting their execution through coordination and procurement. Examples of site programs include drilling programs, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure upgrades/maintenance.
  • Management of technical and environmental desktop scopes.
  • Budget development, change management, and cost tracking and reporting.
  • Developing and utilizing change management tools such as change notices, change orders, RFIs, from both the owner and consultant / contractor side, ensuring a high level of detail and accuracy.
  • Contributing to and maintaining detailed project schedules.
  • Leading, coordinating, and documenting meetings.
  • General Administration (organization and filing of project documentation, including proposals, quotes, purchase orders, invoices, reports, etc.).
  • Promote a culture of health and safety.