Project Technical Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Generous time-off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Project Delivery in Vancouver is seeking a Project Technical Lead to coordinate and deliver transmission and substation projects for major utility clients.

You will lead multidiscipline teams, manage budget and schedule, ensure safety and quality, and liaise with clients to secure endorsement of technical solutions. The role supports a hybrid working culture with opportunities for professional growth in Canada’s energy sector.

Qualifications

• PEng registration in British Columbia or eligible for immediate registration.
• 5–8 years as Project Engineer or Project Discipline Lead in an EPCM/project-based environment.
• Experience with a major electrical utility is an asset.
• Experience in Substation and Transmission projects is an asset.
• Experience in engineering consultancy services is an asset.
• Experience leading multidisciplined teams delivering electricity utility projects is an asset.
• Experience in a management role is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with the detailed design delivery model across Needs to Close Out.

Responsibilities

• Lead project technical teams to deliver technical solutions on large electricity utility projects.
• Develop budget and schedule targets with the client and AtkinsRéalis teams.
• Monitor schedule, communicate risks, and provide monthly forecasts.
• Deliver agreed technical scope on time and within budget.
• Coordinate quality control for review packages at all stages.
• Maintain liaison with client and utility representatives for endorsement of solutions.
• Review and seal key engineering delivery documents.
• Ensure outputs conform to scope, safety, and quality with independent review and client sign-off.
• Maintain clear communications within the project team.
• Provide guidance to design delivery teams.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Quality assurance

Hazard identification

Education

P.Eng (BC) / Eligible

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Project Delivery team is hiring a Project Technical Lead (PTL) based out of our Vancouver office. Our Project PTL's'are responsible for the timely and efficient coordination and delivery of transmission and substation projects for major utility clients.

Our team designs, develops, and delivers engineering, including system planning and studies, procurement, and construction solutions for high voltage power transmission line and substation projects in North America and abroad.

Projects vary in size and complexity, resulting in the necessity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. It is an expectation that the PTL will manage activities including, but not limited to, budget, schedule, quality assurance, engineering, procurement support, construction management support and safety.

Your role

• Responsible for leading project technical teams to develop and efficiently deliver effective technical solutions on large electricity utility projects. The solutions shall incorporate value engineering, safety by design, constructability, and hazard identification components.
• Develop budget and schedule targets in conjunction with the client, the AtkinsRéalis engineering team, and the AtkinsRéalis proposal team.
• Ensure that the schedule stays on track, inform the client of any risks and potential delays. Monitor progress of the engineering packages and provide accurate monthly forecasts to share internally and with the client.
• Work with the client and engineering team to deliver the agreed technical scope, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate and lead quality control for review packages at all stages of the project cycle.
• Close liaison with client and other utility representatives - ensuring client endorsement of the proposed solutions.
• Review and seal key engineering delivery documents.
• Ensure all technical outputs conform to the project scope, are safe, fit for purpose and are of an appropriate quality that has been confirmed by an independent review and the client.
• Maintain reliable and consistent communications with all members of the project team.
• Provide guidance and support to the project design delivery teams.

About you

• Experienced engineering professional (PEng) registered within BC (or has immediate eligibility for registration) with a sound technical understanding of the relevant field is required. Experience in electrical engineering is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience as a Project Engineer or Project Discipline Lead within an EPCM or Project based environment is required.
• Experience with a major electrical utility is considered an asset.
• Experience in Substation and Transmission projects is considered an asset.
• Experience in engineering consultancy services is considered an asset.
• Experience in leading multidisciplined teams delivering projects within the electricity utility sector is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a management capacity is considered an asset.
• Demonstrable experience of the detailed design delivery model is required (this includes all phases of the project; Needs, Feasibility, Definition, Detailed Design, Construction and Close Out).
• Attention to detail is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Rewards & 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.

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.

Additional information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $100,000 - $125,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.