Senior Project Engineer

Valard Construction; Toronto; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Substation group in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario. This key role involves supporting ongoing EPC projects, ensuring cost-effective designs, and serving as the primary technical contact throughout the construction lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience. The position includes a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $175,000 annually and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in a technical position within the construction industry.
• Experience developing material and construction specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction, electrical systems, and utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison and technical resource for all construction personnel.
• Identify technical issues during construction and develop practical solutions.
• Prepare and maintain project scope documents, proposals, and budgets.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Quality management processes

Interpret engineering drawings

Communication Skills

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6 or MS Project

Job description

Our Substation group is currently looking to add a Senior Project Engineer to our growing team, based in Greater Toronto Area of Ontario. Reporting to the Project Manager, we are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support ongoing EPC projects, ensuring the delivery of cost‑effective designs and procurement while providing engineering support throughout the construction lifecycle. This position serves as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal teams and is responsible for identifying and resolving technical issues, reviewing specifications, drawings, and test reports to uphold quality design standards, generating non‑compliance reports (NCRs) as required, and ensuring all project documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Please note: this position will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as liaison and technical resource for all construction personnel on the project
• Identify technical issues during construction and develop practical solutions in collaboration with the project team
• Check specifications, drawings and test reports to ensure high quality design
• Implement and manage the Quality Plan and ensure the validity of documents related to the quality and monitors them
• Prepare and maintain project scope documents, proposals, estimates, change notices, and budgets
• Develop material and construction specifications
• Prepare estimates, procurement support, material take‑offs, requisitions, design packages and technical evaluations
• Provide construction support, write non‑compliances reports (when necessary), and respond to information requests from construction team ensuring project documentation is completed
• Track reception of material and inventory
• Maintain and enhance relationships with internal groups and clients

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Structural, Civil or related)
• Registered, or eligible to register, as an Engineer-in-training or Engineer with a Canadian engineering organization
• 10 years experience in a technical position in the construction industry
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single‑line diagrams, and technical specifications
• Strong understanding of construction, electrical systems, and utility infrastructure
• Experience with quality management processes including NCRs, ITPs, and construction documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Project
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to provide a satisfactory Drivers Abstract

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience with Utility Construction projects
• Familiarity with Ontario utility standards
• Experience with project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project

Benefits

This position offers a base salary range of $135,000 - $175,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
• We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.