Project Engineering Director (Power – Power Grids)

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Montreal is seeking a Project Engineering Director to oversee large-scale engineering projects in the power sector. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise, promoting high-quality engineering solutions and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in engineering, including engineering management experience, and is bilingual in English and French. Enjoy competitive compensation and flexible benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant field with at least 5 years in engineering management.
• Ability to obtain relevant professional designation in multiple jurisdictions across Canada.
• Experience managing engineering execution for high-voltage projects.
• Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of engineering services on large, complex projects.
• Collaborate with teams to define project goals and timelines.
• Oversee the engineering project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical expertise

Multi-disciplinary engineering experience

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field

Job description

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Overview

The Project Engineering Director will join the Engineering Management practice within the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The role will lead the delivery of Engineering Services on large and complex projects (generally Class 3, 4 & 5 projects) while also supporting the growth of the Engineering Management practice. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Director will contribute to the team’s strategy and oversee the successful execution of engineering design for large, multi‐disciplinary projects from inception to completion.

In addition, the Director will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Project Delivery, Technical TPO, external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional technical expertise, multi‑disciplinary engineering experience, and a proven track record of managing engineering of large‑scale projects.

Your role

Engineering Planning And Execution

• Collaborate with Win Work and Market Lead to define proposal timelines, deliverables and efforts, ensuring alignment with client requirements and overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Delivery team to define project goals, timelines, and deliverables during the planning and execution phases.
• Oversee the engineering project lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and implementation, while managing technical risk and resources effectively.
• Oversee the Project Design Execution Plan and the inter‑disciplinary technical coordination.
• Ensure effort estimates, schedule, deliverables and obligations associated with the scope of work are fully understood, identified, adhered to and monitored.
• Prepare and submit monthly project reporting to the Engineering Management Director responsible for a Market.

Technical Expertise And Quality Assurance

• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the engineering team, ensuring the use of industry best practices and standards and promoting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, driving efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct regular reviews and quality assessments of engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, and quality standards while promoting a Value Engineering culture throughout the project life cycle.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project success.
• Engage in effective communication, providing regular engineering updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations to foster strong client relationships.
• Actively participate in meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, representing the engineering team and providing expert insights and recommendations.

About You

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field with 10+ years of experience in a relevant field; minimum 5 years in engineering management, overseeing complex engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain relevant professional designation in multiple jurisdictions across Canada.
• Proven experience managing engineering execution for high‑voltage transmission and substation projects, across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Exposure to HV, including overhead and underground system, routing line design, tower structures, and conductor selection; knowledge of grid integration, reliability, and network planning.
• Exposure to AIS and GIS, including power transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, busbars, protection and control systems, and substation automation.
• Experience managing the interconnection of power generation assets (hydro, wind, solar, thermal) to the grid.
• Ability to work with OEMs, suppliers, and vendors for procurement of key substation and transmission equipment, ensuring technical compliance, cost‑effectiveness, and on‑time delivery.
• Experience executing both new grid infrastructure projects and upgrades/retrofits to existing substations and transmission networks, including asset refurbishment and life extensions strategies.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, commissioning requirements, outage planning, and risk mitigations strategies for large scale power infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise and exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences; bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• Bilingual: English and French required in Quebec; otherwise English required and French an asset.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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