Senior Project Engineer

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the Calgary LRT project within the Engineering Management Centre of Excellence. You will review designs, guide teams, and interface with clients and contractors to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

The role requires a P.Eng. designation in Canada, 10+ years of infrastructure/transit experience, and strong knowledge of LRT systems, codes, and construction practices. Hybrid work is available in a delivery partner setting.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or eligibility for registration.
• 10+ years of engineering experience on major infrastructure or transit projects.
• Strong understanding of LRT or rail systems, including civil works, track, systems, and operations.
• Familiarity with Canadian engineering codes, standards, and construction practices.
• Experience working in a delivery partner, owner’s engineer, or EPC environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate design submissions, technical reports, and engineering deliverables for compliance with project requirements, codes, and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, ensuring constructability, safety, and lifecycle considerations are integrated into design decisions.
• Act as a key interface between the client, design consultants, contractors, and internal delivery teams.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget.
• Support procurement activities, including technical specifications, bid evaluations, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate design changes, RFIs, and technical clarifications to ensure timely resolution.
• Work closely with the Contracts Lead to ensure engineering inputs align with commercial and contractual requirements.
• Assist in reviewing contractor submissions for contractual compliance, including change requests, claims, and variations.
• Help identify potential contractual risks arising from engineering or design issues and support mitigation strategies.
• Support environmental, safety, and quality management processes throughout design and construction.
• Collaborate with municipal authorities, utility providers, transit agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including site reviews, issue resolution, and verification of contractor work.

Skills

P.Eng. (Canada)

LRT knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Delivery partner experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Senior Project Engineer role will be hired under the Engineering Management Centre of Excellence group within the Engineering Management Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The Senior Project Engineer role will play a support role in the delivery of Engineering Services on a large project in Calgary. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the candidate will be assigned to the project to support the planning, design, and execution of civil infrastructure components for a major LRT project. As part of the Delivery Partner team, the role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and contributing to the successful delivery of transit infrastructure on time and within budget.

Your role

Review and validate design submissions, technical reports, and engineering deliverables for compliance with project requirements, codes, and standards.

Provide technical guidance to project teams, ensuring constructability, safety, and lifecycle considerations are integrated into design decisions.

Act as a key interface between the client, design consultants, contractors, and internal delivery teams.

Monitor engineering progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget.

Support procurement activities, including technical specifications, bid evaluations, and contract documentation.

Coordinate design changes, RFIs, and technical clarifications to ensure timely resolution.

Work closely with the Contracts Lead to ensure engineering inputs align with commercial and contractual requirements.

Assist in reviewing contractor submissions for contractual compliance, including change requests, claims, and variations.

Help identify potential contractual risks arising from engineering or design issues and support mitigation strategies.

Support environmental, safety, and quality management processes throughout design and construction.

Collaborate with municipal authorities, utility providers, transit agencies, and regulatory bodies.

Provide engineering support during construction, including site reviews, issue resolution, and verification of contractor work.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related field).

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or eligibility for registration.

10+ years of engineering experience on major infrastructure or transit projects.

Proven experience working in a delivery partner, owner’s engineer, or EPC environment.

Strong understanding of LRT or rail systems, including civil works, track, systems, and operations.

Strong understanding of Canadian engineering codes, standards, and construction practices.

Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

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.

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Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

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