Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Master's Degree Optional)
Registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng with PEO
4-10 years of experience in Structural Engineering
Strong communication skills
Proven problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills
Effective time management and prioritization capabilities
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Responsibilities
Oversee technical execution of projects and support project planning.
Maintain and foster strong client relationships, anticipating their needs.
Organize projects and develop work plans for superior client service.
Contribute to financial goal-setting and manage production costs.
Produce competitive business proposals and negotiate fees effectively.
Monitor job costs, ensuring timely invoicing and dispute resolution.
Coach and mentor junior team members to develop their skills.
Facilitate regular meetings to establish project goals and priorities.
Benefits
Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members.
Access to training and development courses in both technical and business areas.
Encouragement to build a professional network internally and externally.
Active participation in leadership development activities.
Involvement in decision-making processes that link projects to long-term goals.
Full Job Description
The Project Engineer oversees technical execution, supports project planning, maintains client relationships, and contributes to financial and business development efforts. This role also mentors junior team members, fosters collaboration, and supports leadership initiatives.
Technical
Foster technical excellence and innovation within RJC.
Design and manage structural systems for projects, coordinating through all phases as needed.
Delegate and/or supervise construction review and coordinate with field staff.
Seek further structural technical development through courses, training, and diversifying experiences.
Work towards becoming an internal/external subject matter expert by taking additional training/courses, working on that aspect of projects, or learning from other experts in that area.
Business Acumen
Maintain and foster client relationships, ensuring satisfaction of existing clients and the development of new and emerging relationships. Anticipate client's needs.
Organize projects and develop work plans to deliver superior service to clients, anticipating, identifying, and responding to changing client wants and needs.
Contribute to setting financial goals for the team, managing production costs, and participating in financial planning to ensure long-term growth and sustainability in alignment with RJC's organizational strategies.
Apply business principles to meet team goals, achieve financial stability, and contribute to organizational growth.
Produce market-leading business proposals, negotiate competitive and realistic fees, and clearly demonstrate to clients that their needs are met.
Monitor and control job costs, initiate timely invoicing, and resolve any fee and payment disputes quickly and effectively.
Stay informed about industry trends, including typical fees and service expectations by regularly discussing benchmarks and best practices within the organization.
Pursue development courses and further education in business management to enhance skills and support team and organizational success.
Development
Support, coach and mentor team members to develop their skills and achieve their potential. Understand the needs of the team and junior staff.
Share technical knowledge and answer questions in an encouraging manner.
Identify opportunities to expose junior employees to clients.
Actively works at building relationships to develop a network of internal and external contacts.
Identify and discover meaningful ways to recognize junior team members and provide constructive feedback.
Leadership
Act as a coach for junior team members, dedicating time to their development and fostering their growth.
Hold regular meetings with the team to establish project goals, priorities, and manage the Project Management Plan (or similar work plans) for client projects.
Address priorities and resource needs with the Group Leader, ensuring project success and maintaining regular communication on client-related issues.
Provide clear linkages between current projects, RJC's long-term goals, and client satisfaction to the business.
Understand and improve organizational standards, policies, and practices to achieve results; solicit and value input from others, leveraging expertise to form specific decisions or plans. Undertake external leadership development courses.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Master's Degree Optional)
Certifications and Licenses
Registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng with PEO
