Senior Project Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals

Worley; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 153,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage technical specifications and project execution. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in project management within the Mining or Heavy Industrial sector and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. This position focuses on overseeing large-scale capital projects while ensuring adherence to quality and budget standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a Project Engineer or similar role on large capital projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering workflows and quality management systems.
• Proven experience managing technical scope in Mining or Heavy Industrial sector.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key technical interface between engineering disciplines.
• Manage Technical Query and Request for Information processes.
• Serve as the key technical representative during the construction phase.
• Collaborate with Project Controls team on schedule development.

Skills

Technical coordination

Project management principles

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Project Engineer to play a pivotal role in the execution of our large‑scale capital projects. This position acts as the primary technical liaison between the Project Management team, the Engineering disciplines, Procurement, and Construction. The ideal candidate will ensure that technical specifications, quality standards, and design integrity are maintained throughout the project lifecycle, while keeping a keen focus on schedule and budget compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Coordination and Execution
   • Act as the key technical interface between all engineering disciplines (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process) to ensure design integration and consistency across the entire project scope.
   • Review, interpret, and ensure adherence to project specifications, industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
   • Manage the Technical Query (TQ) and Request for Information (RFI) process, ensuring timely responses to minimize delays to procurement or construction activities.
   • Lead the management of change (MOC) process for technical scope deviations, assessing impact on cost, schedule and quality, and preparing relevant documentation for approval.
2. Procurement and Vendor Management
   • Provide technical support for the procurement process, including the preparation of technical scopes of work and evaluation criteria for major equipment and bulk materials.
   • Lead the technical evaluation of vendor and supplier bids, ensuring compliance with specifications and recommending the best‑value solution.
   • Oversee and expedite the review and approval of vendor drawings and documentation (VDRL), coordinating discipline engineers to meet deadlines.
   • Witness factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) for critical equipment as required.
3. Construction and Field Support
   • Serve as the key technical representative during the construction phase, addressing field engineering issues and providing technical clarification to the construction team.
   • Coordinate constructability reviews during the design phase to identify and resolve potential fabrication and installation issues before they impact the schedule.
   • Monitor field work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality control procedures.
   • Assist in the preparation of project closeout documentation, including final handover packages and As‑Built records.
4. Project Controls and Reporting
   • Collaborate with the Project Controls team on schedule development, ensuring realistic durations for engineering deliverables and procurement activities.
   • Monitor and report on the progress of engineering activities and document control against the schedule baseline.
   • Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues that could potentially impact project cost or schedule performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Extensive, progressive engineering and project execution experience, with at least 10 years in a Project Engineer or similar role on large capital projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical) from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• Proven experience managing technical scope within the Mining or Heavy Industrial sector.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, contracts, engineering workflows, and quality management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and facilitate alignment among diverse technical teams.

Desired Assets:

• Experience in an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) environment.
• Familiarity with project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and document control systems.
• Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent.
• Experience leading a small team of junior engineers or designers.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $153,210 to $207,284. Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [e-mail].

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low‑carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.