Senior Project Engineer

FortisBC

$122K — $143K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in engineering with a focus on natural gas pipeline and facility design
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Experience in planning and executing projects on time and within budget
  • Proven leadership capabilities
  • Proficiency in specialized engineering software and computer systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering assessments, cost estimates, and design activities for major projects
  • Oversee a team of engineers and external consultants on diverse engineering projects
  • Support junior and intermediate engineers with technical expertise
  • Build relationships with key departmental stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery and project performance
  • Act as Subject Matter Lead on internal design standards and implementation of changes due to advancements

Benefits

  • Wide range of challenging career opportunities
  • Support for life-long career development
  • Encouragement of volunteerism and community involvement
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $122,300.00 to $143,800.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled

Position Overview

Are you a strong leader with excellent communication skills?

Are you a big-picture thinker with an incredible knack for staying organized?

Are you an engineer at heart with a passion for understanding processes and procedures inside out?

If so, look no further! We want to hear from you! We're looking for new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of energy. As part of our Engineering team, you'll join a diverse team of employees we can't do without!

If you like meaningful work, a dynamic environment and forward-thinking colleagues, build your career with us. Let's rethink energy together.

As our Senior Project Engineer, you'll focus on the delivery of engineering assessments, Front-End Engineering Design studies and cost estimates, detailed design and field engineering activities for Major Projects in the company. You'll work with and oversee a team of engineers, technologists and external consultants on a wide variety of projects, including gas transmission, facility and RNG projects. You will also be relied upon as a technical expert in the group supporting junior and intermediate engineers as well as other internal business units such as Operations, System Capacity and Integrity.

In year 1, you will:

  • Build a solid understanding of FortisBC's internal processes, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Apply your expertise and knowledge to the development and execution of technical deliverables for major projects.
  • Develop strong working relationships within the Engineering team and key stakeholders.


In year 2, you will:

  • Develop leadership skills within the department and help improve the performance of the team.
  • Provide oversight and technical support to other key stakeholders which support upcoming and ongoing Major Projects.
  • Identify and champion continuous improvements in the service provided to other key stakeholders.
  • Be accountable and improve the performance and timelines of the fast pace work environment for ongoing projects.
  • Act as Subject Matter Lead on several internal design standards and provide support to other internal business units to implement required changes due to industry standard and technology advancements.


What it takes:

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in natural gas pipeline and facility design and high level technical knowledge base.
  • Demonstrated ability to strategically plan and execute work on time and on budget.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer systems and specialized software.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You're Applying. What now? page for additional information.

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