Senior Project Engineer

Government of Canada

$85K — $100K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, aeronautical, geological engineering, naval architecture, or a related field.
  • Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada, applicable to the relevant engineering specialty.
  • Experience in planning and engineering design for port or marine infrastructure, including cost estimation.
  • Proven project management experience in real property management related to marine or civil structures.
  • Technical advisory experience on complex engineering issues.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical authority in engineering and design for major projects.
  • Prepare detailed plans and specifications for construction projects.
  • Develop project schedules and timelines for project completion.
  • Estimate project construction costs with accuracy.
  • Lead project management efforts related to real property management.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on commercial fishing harbours.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a team of skilled professionals.
  • Training and development in engineering project management and marine infrastructure.
  • Possibility to be considered for other similar roles in Quebec with varied tenure.
Full Job Description
About the position

Duties
ABOUT THE JOB
The Senior Engineer (EN-ENG-04) will serve as a technical authority in engineering and design for the engineering portfolio, including major multi-million-dollar projects. The incumbent will carry out design work, including the preparation of plans and specifications, development of project schedules, and estimation of construction costs.

Work environment
🐟 The SCH team offers a stimulating, dynamic, and operational work environment. We are responsible for managing and maintaining a network of commercial fishing harbours. We ensure that harbours essential to the fishing industry remain open and in good condition.

SCH has a full team of professionals capable of delivering its mandate, including engineers, technologists responsible for project management and site supervision, drafters, environmental advisors, and others. The facilities are diverse and include wharves, breakwaters, boat launch ramps, floating docks, and walkways.

Intent of the process
💭The current need is to fill a determinate position in Quebec City. A pool of candidates could be established and used to fill similar positions with varying tenures (determinate, indeterminate) of employment and language requirements within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

A top-down selection may be used during any phases of the selection process.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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• Work overtime or occasionally on weekends.
• Travel throughout Quebec and occasionally across Canada.
• Hold a valid, unrestricted driver's licence and ability to operate passenger vehicles and light trucks.
• Travel over rough terrain and access port infrastructure and construction sites in adverse weather conditions (cold, wind, rain, and snow).

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or another field of engineering related to the duties of the position.

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in planning and engineering design of port or marine infrastructure or civil engineering structures or hydraulic infrastructure including construction cost estimating.
• Experience in the preparation of plans and specifications, and in the preparation and review of engineering studies and reports.
• Experience in project management* related to real property management (i.e. marine, civil, structural, building construction, etc.).
• Experience in providing technical advice and recommending options on complex technical and engineering issues.

*Project management is defined as identifying project objectives, requirements, issues, risks, plans, budgets, and schedules, as well as ensuring accountability and reporting for the management of real property assets.

Applied / assessed at a later date

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyze issues and provide appropriate technical recommendations.
• Ability to plan and design construction projects, prepare cost estimates and project schedules, and develop plans and specifications.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Create Vision and Strategy (essential for supervisory position)
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change (essential for supervisory position)
• Achieve Results

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB), (CBC/CBC)

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
• Experience in contract management including negotiation and litigation management.

How to apply

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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact
Name: Human Resources Operations - Quebec
Email address: [email protected]

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