Senior Project Engineer

FortisBC; Surrey; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Engineering team. This role involves preparing engineering assessments, feasibility studies, and overseeing a diverse team on various projects related to gas transmission and distribution. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering strong relationships within the team and stakeholders. If you are passionate about energy transformation and have a knack for leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and shape the future of energy in B.C.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Expertise in natural gas pipeline design and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering assessments and feasibility studies for projects.
• Oversee a team of engineers and support internal business units.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Natural Gas Pipeline Design

Technical Assessments

Compliance Knowledge

Cost Estimating

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Caesar II

Computer Systems

Job description

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary Min: $108,900.00 Annually
Salary Max: $145,300.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity, and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

Are you a strong leader with excellent communication skills?
Are you a big-picture thinker with an incredible knack for staying organized?
Are you an engineer at heart with a passion for understanding processes and procedures inside out?

If so, look no further! We want to hear from you! We’re looking for new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of energy. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll join a diverse team of employees we can’t do without!

If you like meaningful work, a dynamic environment, and forward-thinking colleagues, build your career with us. Let’s rethink energy together.

As our Senior Project Engineer, you’ll focus on preparing engineering assessments, feasibility studies, completing detailed design and field engineering activities for Sustainment and Growth Capital projects in the company. You’ll work with and oversee a team of engineers, technologists, and external consultants on a wide variety of projects, including gas transmission and distribution pipeline design, fitness for service, and other technical assessments. You will also be relied upon as a technical expert in the group supporting junior and intermediate engineers as well as other internal business units such as Operations, System Capacity, and Integrity.

In year 1, you will:

1. Maintain compliance with current industry regulations, codes, standards, and guidelines.
2. Build a solid understanding of FortisBC’s internal processes, standards, policies, and procedures.
3. Apply your expertise and knowledge to projects.
4. Develop strong working relationships within the Engineering team and key stakeholders.

In year 2, you will:

1. Develop leadership skills within the department and help improve the performance of the team.
2. Identify and champion continuous improvements in the service provided to other key stakeholders.
3. Be accountable and improve the performance and timelines of the fast-paced work environment for ongoing projects.
4. Act as Subject Matter Lead on several internal design standards and provide support to other internal business units to implement required changes due to industry standard and technology advancements.
5. Provide ongoing support to other internal business groups such as LNG Engineering and Major Projects to provide oversight and review of third-party designs to ensure they meet internal standards.
6. Provide oversight and technical support to consultants which support the Engineering Services Group on ongoing Sustainment and Capital Growth projects.

What it takes:

1. A firm knowledge and understanding of CSA Z662 and the CSA Z245.xx Code series.
2. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
3. Demonstrated leadership abilities.
4. Engineering capacity related to natural gas pipeline design.
5. Advanced knowledge of computer systems and specialized software (stress analysis using Caesar II or equivalent will be an asset).
6. Demonstrated experience in natural gas design and high-level technical knowledge base.
7. Experience with cost estimating and engineering scope development will be an asset.

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