Team Lead, Mechanical

Williams Engineering Canada Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Engineering Canada Inc. is seeking a Team Lead to drive purpose‑driven projects within our engineering service line in Abbotsford, Fraser Valley Regional District. This role involves forecasting workloads, motivating and managing team members, and providing technical oversight on projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Diploma in Engineering Technology, along with at least 8 years of experience under a Senior Engineer. Professional skills in project management and interpersonal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years experience under the supervision of a Senior Engineer.
• May hold or be working towards a P.Eng., CE&T, or AScT designation.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Forecast workload for staffing targets and coordinate workload among teammates.
• Motivate, train, mentor, and discipline direct reports according to company policies.
• Provide technical oversight on single- and multi-discipline projects.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong design and project management skills

Effective organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Diploma in Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Deltek Vision

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Team Lead to drive purpose‑driven projects within our engineering service line. The role reports to a Regional Business Manager or Engineering Manager and is based at a Regional Office.

Reports to

Regional Business Manager or Engineering Manager

Based at

Regional Office

Position Purpose

Working closely with other team leads, coordinate service line teammates and maintain the technical capability and production requirements of the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Forecast workload for staffing targets and coordinate workload among teammates.
• Motivate, train, mentor, and discipline direct reports according to company policies and guidelines.
• Provide technical oversight on single‑ and multi‑discipline projects, and deliver technical expertise and design on projects.
• Develop teammate career paths and provide performance appraisals, with input from the Engineering Manager.
• Share expertise with other offices; maintain technical capability and provide technical expertise on projects.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with proposal preparation as required.
• Work with others to increase the overall technical capability and efficiency of the service line.
• Act as senior client contact for key clients.
• Stamp own project design and reports and peer‑review engineers in training as appropriate.
• Adhere to company policies, safety policies, and client safety practices in effect at any given time.
• Stay current with changes in own discipline.
• Establish basic operating standards, and accomplish objectives economically.
• Attract new business and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Relationship Managers and Directors to secure large multi‑company projects.
• Serve as Project Manager, Relationship Manager or Technical Specialist to deliver finished projects in a timely manner.
• Identify completed projects eligible for technical awards and ensure they are submitted.
• Exercise independent judgement to establish work methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• Analyze existing data to forecast budget forecasting, variances, profitability, risk management and report findings to the Engineering Manager or Engineering Director.
• Participate in resolving cost‑control, non‑recoverable expenditures, and utilization issues.
• Communicate effectively with teammates.
• Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WE Purpose and Core Values.
• Apply for a Federal security clearance if required.
• Obtain Leadership in Safety Excellence certificate as part of the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• May hold or be working towards a P.Eng., CE&T, or AScT designation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Diploma in Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 8+ years experience under the supervision of a Senior Engineer.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Skills and Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills; listens well, respects diversity of opinions, and communicates clearly.
• Strong design and project management skills.
• Ability to recognize and define problems and solutions by collecting data and establishing facts to draw valid conclusions.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills for handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Professional representation of the company to teammates, clients, and community.
• Application knowledge of WA systems and programs (including MS Office 365, SharePoint, Deltek Vision, and discipline‑specific drafting/design software).