Senior Project Engineer - Mining & Heavy Civil (Contract)

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 191,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Project Engineer III in Calgary, Alberta for a 1-year contract with potential extension. The role targets civil engineering professionals with mining, oil sands, bulk earthworks, or heavy civil infrastructure project experience, leading front-end and execution phase activities.

You will develop scopes, estimates, schedules, and contractor strategies; coordinate ITT development, bid evaluations, and award processes; manage interfaces with operations, contractors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10–15+ years in engineering, project management, construction, or operations.
• Experience managing large-scale civil, mining, earthworks, or oil sands projects.
• Strong understanding of development, estimation, procurement, execution, closeout.
• Experience overseeing contractors and multiple interfaces.
• Knowledge of project management systems and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage mining and heavy civil projects from concept through closeout.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, execution plans, and contractor strategies.
• Participate in ITT development, bid evaluations, contractor selection, and contract award processes.
• Coordinate planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure alignment with project objectives, standards, and specs.
• Serve as the primary interface between project teams, contractors, and site operations.
• Coordinate development of EMCAPS Gate 3 deliverables and Functional Interaction Plans.
• Lead project issue resolution and change management processes.
• Review and endorse change requests and change authorizations.
• Ensure smooth transitions between project phases and handovers.
• Support and provide backup coverage for the Project Manager.
• Collaborate with Kearl site operations teams to ensure successful execution.
• Promote safe work practices and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Brunel is seeking an experienced Project Engineer III in Calgary, Alberta for a 1-year contract with potential extension. The role targets civil engineering professionals with mining, oil sands, bulk earthworks, or heavy civil infrastructure project experience, leading front-end and execution phase activities.

You will develop scopes, estimates, schedules, and contractor strategies; coordinate ITT development, bid evaluations, and award processes; manage interfaces with operations, contractors,