Project Engineering Specialist

ENMAX; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ENMAX Corporation, a leading utility provider in Alberta, seeks a Project Engineering Specialist to manage customer-driven projects within the distribution system. This permanent position focuses on technical design expertise for new electrical services and other modifications, requiring a solid background in project management and engineering. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in project execution while promoting ENMAX's values of safety and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible benefits program

Free onsite fitness facility

Onsite child care centre (upon availability)

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Project Engineering or Project Management.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution design.
• Experience in utility environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, quality, schedule, and scope of customer-driven projects.
• Ensure projects meet EPC Project Life Cycle requirements.
• Assist with development and maintenance of project management processes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Technical diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted: June 11, 2025

Closing Date: June 22, 2025

Position Type: Permanent

Union: Exempt - Management Professional (MP)

ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

PEOPLE. That's the power behind ENMAX Corporation. As one of Alberta's leading energy and utility providers, our employees are the strength and knowledge that continue to drive our success. At the ENMAX group of companies, we look for energy solutions for today, while knowing we have the power to provide for a better tomorrow.

We are looking for a Project Engineering Specialist. The Project Engineering Specialist provides technical design expertise and supports a wide range of customer-driven projects within the Distribution system, including new electrical services, street and traffic lighting, and infrastructure modifications.

Working in collaboration with the Manager, this role handles design work of varying complexity, offers project management and construction support, and contributes to day-to-day coordination of project intake and execution. The Specialist also works closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure seamless integration of customer projects into EPC’s Distribution systems.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the cost, quality, schedule, and scope of concurrent, multi-stakeholder customer driven projects.

• Ensure EPC Distribution system customer projects are managed to meet the EPC Project Life Cycle requirements.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of the project management processes and tools.

• Monitor and report the status of Customer projects.

• Serve as the project representative for customers, providing a single point of contact.

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects from the initiate phase, through design, construction and project closeout.

• Report project status, change requests, schedule and finances to internal and external customers.

• Assemble cross function project teams to align project scope.

• Act as first line escalation of customer complaints

• Assist with development of Capital business cases, budget development, forecasting and variance explanations.

• Provide day-to-day support to other members of the Customer Projects team in Distribution system project management.

• Provide project management/technical support for distribution customer driven projects.

• Assist with the implementation of process changes and improvements.

• Assess workloads and manage resources.

• Produce high-quality individual contributor work.

• Stay current on industry and professional association best practices and developments.

• Execute projects/programs within the Power Delivery capital plan to meet or beat defined constraints including scope, cost, schedule, EHS and quality.

• Leverage leadership skills to maintain co-operative, motivated, and successful teams to deliver on requirements.

• Provide support to the management team for implementing process changes and improvements.

• Manage and execute Maximo work order statuses and project procurement processes.

Education Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute.

• An appropriate combination of technical education and experience may also be considered.

• Registration, or eligibility to register, as a Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee in Engineering through APEGA (The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Project Engineering, Project Management or related experience in the execution of relevant projects

• In depth knowledge of the technical requirements of electrical distribution design

• Distribution &/or Street Lighting system design & project management experience

• Engineering and Construction experience in a Utility Environment

• PLS-CADD Software Proficiency is an asset

Competencies:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet commitments

• Multiple stakeholder coordination & excellent communication, problem solving, analytical, interpersonal skills

• Analytical and organizational skill with the ability to manage a wide variety of issues and multiple projects

• Ability to effectively manage project expectations and communicate with team members

• Strong team player and ability to work independently

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Note:

• We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow themwhile working at ENMAX.

• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.

• Two professional references will be requested.

• Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârheNakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

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