Senior Project Engineer

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

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers. 

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

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. 

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.