Specialist Engineer

Project Engineer Specialist

• Location:
  
  Burnaby, British Columbia

The Project Engineer Specialists will be part of the Lines and Interconnection (L&I) team within Engineering Services. This is a high-impact role where you will lead the engineering delivery for massive infrastructure initiatives, including the North Coast Transmission Line project, new industrial submissions, and large-scale substation upgrades. In this role you will manage the Scope, Schedule, and Cost for technically complex projects (often exceeding $100M) that connect LNG mines and large industrial customers to our client’s grid.

While based in Burnaby, you will travel to facilities across B.C. and potentially internationally to oversee project milestones.

• Lead Engineering Delivery:
  Manage the engineering component of large-scale industrial projects, ensuring designs are safe, effective, and compliant with standards.
• Owner’s Engineer Lead:
  Coordinate and lead internal reviews for work designed by third‑party consultants or vendors, maintaining ultimate accountability for technical acceptance.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Project Managers to manage technical risks, system integration, and resource requirements.
• Technical Oversight:
  Oversee the development of technical specifications and drawings. Support Construction and Field Operations teams during manufacturing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Strategic Communication:
  Prepare and present recommendations on complex project matters to senior leadership and executives.
• Mentorship:
  Coach and mentor junior project engineers and multidisciplinary project team members to resolve technical bottlenecks.

• 10 years of progressive engineering experience in large-scale industrial projects (e.g., mines, substations, oil & gas, utilities).
• At least 4 years leading multi‑discipline design teams on medium‑to‑large projects, managing the full project life cycle from conceptual design through commissioning.
• Primary focus in substations, transmission lines, or protection & control (P&C).
• Experience with telecom or environmental/terrain‑specific challenges is a significant asset.
• Strong understanding of PM processes and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Must maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing.
• Requires pre‑qualification alcohol and drug testing.
• Willingness to travel throughout British Columbia (frequency varies by project stage, typically once per month to once per quarter).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) status and proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired.