Project Engineer, Capital Programs

Bell; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, mental health

35% service discount

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Bell AI Fabric is leading Canada's biogen, hyperscale data center program to enable sovereign AI compute infrastructure. The Project Engineer, Capital Programs will support planning, execution, and reporting for Bell AI Fabric's national data center portfolio.

You will partner with the VP, Capital Programs, coordinate across engineering, construction, procurement, and project controls, and deliver executive-level insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience supporting capital projects or data center programs.
• Eligible to obtain Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Strong coordination, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project tools.
• Based in Calgary, Alberta with travel across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Act as key extension of VP, Capital Programs; manage priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate information flow between project teams, engineering, construction, and leadership.
• Prepare executive presentations, dashboards and leadership updates.
• Support governance meetings with agendas and action tracking.
• Track schedules, milestones and dependencies across multiple projects.
• Review engineering documentation for consistency and completeness.
• Coordinate interfaces between internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, changes, and performance dashboards.
• Travel to project sites across Canada to support reviews and meetings.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

P.Eng. eligibility (Canada)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Req Id: 431924

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

Bell AI Fabric is building one of Canada's most ambitious digital infrastructure programs, creating the hyperscale data center platform that will power the next generation of sovereign AI capabilities across the country. Supporting a multi-billion-dollar capital investment program, Bell AI Fabric is at the forefront of enabling secure, domestic AI compute infrastructure for Canadian organizations.

As Project Engineer, Capital Programs, you will work directly with the Vice President, Capital Programs and gain exposure to executive decision-making, national infrastructure development, and the delivery of some of the largest and most complex technology infrastructure projects in Canada. This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your career while helping shape the future of Canada's digital economy.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Capital Programs, the Project Engineer will play a key role in supporting the planning, execution, coordination, and reporting of Bell AI Fabric's national portfolio of data center developments. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to the VP, helping manage critical interfaces across engineering, construction, commissioning, procurement, project controls, and executive leadership. This role is ideally suited for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, coordinating across multiple stakeholders, and translating technical and project information into executive-level insights.

This position provides exceptional exposure across all aspects of large-scale capital project delivery and offers a unique development path toward future leadership opportunities within Bell's rapidly growing AI Fabric organization.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Strategic Coordination

• Act as a key extension of the VP, Capital Programs, helping manage priorities, action items, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate information flow between project teams, engineering, construction, consultants, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, dashboards, and leadership updates.
• Support governance meetings by preparing agendas, tracking decisions, and monitoring action items.

Project & Program Coordination

• Support the delivery of multiple data center and infrastructure projects across Canada.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
• Facilitate alignment across engineering, construction, commissioning, procurement, and project controls teams.
• Support the development and maintenance of integrated project plans.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Review engineering and technical documentation for consistency and completeness.
• Assist with technical coordination across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning disciplines.
• Support design reviews, scope evaluations, and issue resolution activities.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between internal and external stakeholders.

Risk, Change & Performance Management

• Assist in the management of project risks, issues, and change requests.
• Maintain project logs, risk registers, and decision trackers.
• Monitor progress and support reporting on cost, schedule, quality, and safety performance.
• Help identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and governance.

Site Engagement

• Travel to project sites across Canada to support reviews, stakeholder meetings, and project execution activities.
• Foster strong relationships with site teams and delivery partners.
• Provide on-site coordination support during critical phases of construction and commissioning.

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Construction, or related discipline).
• 5-8 years of experience supporting capital projects, infrastructure developments, industrial facilities, telecommunications projects, energy projects, or data center programs.
• Eligible to obtain Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project collaboration tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Based in Calgary, Alberta with willingness to travel regularly to project sites across Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale construction, mission-critical facilities, telecommunications, energy, or data center projects.
• Familiarity with project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Exposure to project controls, commissioning, procurement, or construction management.
• PMP certification or progression toward certification is considered an asset.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Alberta : Calgary

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 08/21/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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