Specialist IV - Project Manager

Selinc; Markham; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Onsite medical clinic

Tuition Assistance

Extensive health benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Markham, Ontario, Canada, is seeking an experienced project manager to lead large, multi-discipline power-system projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.

You will coordinate design, configuration, validation, installation and operation, manage scope and budget, mentor staff, and collaborate with marketing, sales and engineering teams to deliver safe, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 6+ years of project management experience related to electric power systems.
• Willing to travel regionally up to 25%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Responsibilities

• Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience in the full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.
• Lead in assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Lead others to create and finalize customer approved functional design specifications for projects.
• Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
• Provide support for other SEL marketing, sales, application engineering and development activities.
• Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience in the full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs related SEL products in order to complete complex assignments.
• Lead in assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Lead others to create and finalize customer approved functional design specifications for projects.
• Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
• Provide support for other SEL marketing, sales, application engineering and development activities.
• Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 6+ years of project management experience related to electric power systems, industry practices, and philosophies
• Willing to travel regionally up to 25%
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, power system protection and control, integration, and/or automation and communications applications.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) License or equivalent certification
• Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
• Working knowledge MS Project or other project management tracking software

Why SEL?

• We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.
• We're 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.
• Onsite gym with classes and wellbeing programs.
• Onsite medical clinic.
• Tuition Assistance program.
• 95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
• Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for,100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.

Location

This position is located in Markham, ON, located just 30 km from downtown Toronto. Enjoy beautiful views of the Rouge River Valley, and access to trails and outdoor recreation. Markham is a city rich in history and culture. Known for its award winning heritage district, and performing arts. Enjoy all the amenities of the big city or explore beautiful green spaces. Whatever your interest, you will find it in Markham.

Salary

Salary is CAD $95,000.00+ depending on experience.

This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovate and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life.

Communication with Applicants

SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

SEL makes an annual Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution for eligible employees. The group RRSP also supports personal contributions.

We offer top tier health insurance that includes extended coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: Statutory paid holidays, personal holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 15 days, 9 paid sick days, parental leave that covers up to 9