Project Engineer / Technical Manager

GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer / Technical Manager to spearhead innovative sonar programs. This role demands a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to oversee projects from inception to delivery. You will engage with multidisciplinary teams and clients, ensuring that technical milestones are met while fostering a collaborative work environment. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation and employee engagement, offering a supportive culture that encourages professional growth. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take ownership of exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Work-life balance with core hours

Paid Time Off

Employee-Family Assistance Program

Group Plan Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

RRSP matching

Corporate Discounts and perks

Career development opportunities

Monthly social activities

Professional Development and training

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering or systems engineering experience required.
• Experience in marine systems, defence, or aerospace sectors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects from kickoff to delivery, ensuring success.
• Manage a team of engineers and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Project Engineering

Systems Engineering

Technical Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunity

Are you a systems engineer or mechanical or electrical Engineer with significant experience in defence or aerospace product development and a passion for seeing the big picture? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in owning projects from start to finish? If so, GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. is looking for you to join our team as a Project Engineer / Technical Manager! We are experiencing rapid growth and require additional capability to support new sonar programs.

As a Project Engineer / Technical Manager at our sonar engineering facility, you will use your technical and leadership skills to lead the delivery of technical projects. You must rely on a strong knowledge of product development and / or systems engineering to guide large, multi-disciplinary sonar programs through their entire lifecycle, from kickoff and requirements definition to field commissioning. You will regularly interact with internal delivery teams, subcontractors, and customer technical representatives.

Explore GeoSpectrum’s Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence and homeland security, and oil and gas industries, we’re proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company’s core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Technical Ownership: Technical oversight of programs from kickoff to delivery, taking personal ownership of their success. Understand our products. Individually contribute + lead others. Get things done.
• Team Leadership: Leading and motivating a team of engineers and other professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Decisiveness: Keep the big picture in mind as you make considered and timely decisions on technical details.
• Engineering Process: Understand and implement company engineering processes throughout the project lifecycle including initial concept, requirements definition, system architecture, statements of work for subcontractors and development teams, verification & validation planning, review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc), qualification testing, integration, commissioning, acceptance.
• Planning: Support the program manager in project planning including work breakdown, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Resource Management: Understand your team's expertise and communicate staffing needs with Engineering management.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicating with stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and team members, to provide updates and address any issues.
• Client Relations: Interface with external and internal clients on technical topics.
• Risk Management: Anticipate, identify, mitigate, and manage risks and roadblocks.
• Quality Assurance: Deliver good product.
  
  

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Engineering Technology and/or related career experience.
• 5+ years of project engineering or systems engineering experience.
• Experience in marine systems, defence, or aerospace sectors is considered an asset.
• Extensive technical capability and experience that provides you with confidence to make multi-dimensional technical decisions.
• Experience interacting with SMEs, developers, and engineers from a variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, project engineering, or technical management.
• Leadership experience and training is considered an asset.
• Hold a valid Canadian passport.
  
  

Security Requirements

• All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
• Candidates must have a social insurance number, have lived in Canada for the past five consecutive years, and be legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
  
  

GeoSpectrum’s Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that is based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agility. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid Time Off
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
• Group Plan Benefits
• Virtual Healthcare
• RRSP matching
• Corporate Discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Monthly social activities
• Professional Development and training
• Free on-site parking
  
  

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

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