Our Substation team is currently looking to add an Senior Project Engineer to our growing team, based in Vaughan, ON.
Reporting to the Director, Technical Services, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for nurturing and strengthening relationships with internal teams and clients, serving as the primary technical point of contact for clients as needed. Responsibilities also include offering construction support, generating non-compliance reports when necessary, and promptly addressing inquiries from the construction team while ensuring the completion of project documentation. Additionally, the position entails identifying and suggesting solutions for issues and meticulously reviewing specifications, drawings, and test reports to uphold high-quality design standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Writing and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets and similar documents
Development of material and construction specifications
Prepare estimates, procurement support, material take-offs, requisitions, design packages and technical evaluations
Track reception of material and inventory
Maintain and enhance relationships with internal groups and clients
Provide construction support, write non-compliances reports (when necessary), and responding to information requests from construction team and ensuring project documentation is completed
Find, recommend, and provide solutions to problems
Checking specifications, drawings and test reports to ensure high quality design
Run the Quality Plan and ensure the validity of documents related to the quality and monitors them
Act as liaison and technical resources for all construction personnel on the project
Other duties as requested and assigned
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution
Minimum 10 years of experience in technical position
Registered Engineer or eligible for registration as an EIT with a Canadian engineering organization
Ability to work in a team environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to travel and work on rotation
Maintain a class 5 driver’s license in good standing
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.
About our Business
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
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- Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
- Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
