Specialist Engineer

Project Engineer Specialist

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Description

The Project Engineer Specialists will be part of the Lines and Interconnection (L&I) team within Engineering Services. This is a high-impact role where you will lead the engineering delivery for massive infrastructure initiatives, including the North Coast Transmission Line project, new industrial submissions, and large-scale substation upgrades. In this role you will manage the "Scope, Schedule, and Cost" for technically complex projects (often exceeding $100M) that connect LNG mines and large industrial customers to our client’s grid. While based in Burnaby, you will travel to facilities across B.C. and potentially internationally to oversee project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Delivery: Manage the engineering component of large-scale industrial projects, ensuring designs are safe, effective, and compliant with standards.
• Owner’s Engineer Lead: Coordinate and lead internal reviews for work designed by third‑party consultants or vendors, maintaining ultimate accountability for technical acceptance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Project Managers to manage technical risks, system integration, and resource requirements.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the development of technical specifications and drawings. Support Construction and Field Operations teams during manufacturing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Strategic Communication: Prepare and present recommendations on complex project matters to senior leadership and executives.
• Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior project engineers and multi‑disciplinary project team members to resolve technical bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive engineering experience. We are specifically looking for candidates with a background in large‑scale industrial projects (e.g., Mines, Substations, Oil & Gas, or Utilities). Note: Commercial building experience is not applicable for this specialized role.
• At least 4 years leading multi‑discipline design teams on medium‑to‑large projects. You should have experience managing the full project life cycle—from conceptual design through to commissioning.
• A primary focus in substations, transmission lines, or protection and control (P&C).
• Experience with telecom or environmental/terrain‑specific challenges is a significant asset.
• A strong understanding of PM processes and the ability to influence various internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

• Must maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing.
• This role requires pre‑qualification alcohol and drug testing.
• Willingness to travel throughout British Columbia (frequency varies by project stage, typically once per month to once per quarter).

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: Electrical Engineering (Highly preferred given the focus on substations and protection & control), Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.Eng and will be required to provide proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.