Senior Project Engineer

Our Substation group is currently looking to add a Senior Project Engineer to our growing team, based in Greater Toronto Area of Ontario.

Reporting to the Project Manager, we are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support ongoing EPC projects, ensuring the delivery of cost-effective designs and procurement while providing engineering support throughout the construction lifecycle. This position serves as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal teams and is responsible for identifying and resolving technical issues, reviewing specifications, drawings, and test reports to uphold quality design standards, generating non-compliance reports (NCRs) as required, and ensuring all project documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Please Note: this position will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as liaison and technical resources for all construction personnel on the project
• Identify technical issues during construction and develop practical solutions in collaboration with the project team
• Check specifications, drawings and test reports to ensure high quality design
• Implement and manage the Quality Plan and ensure the validity of documents related to the quality and monitors them
• Prepare and maintain project scope documents, proposals, estimates, change notices, and budgets
• Develop material and construction specifications
• Prepare estimates, procurement support, material take-offs, requisitions, design packages and technical evaluations
• Provide construction support, write non-compliances reports (when necessary), and responding to information requests from construction team and ensuring project documentation is completed
• Track reception of material and inventory
• Maintain and enhance relationships with internal groups and clients

• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Structural, Civil or related)
• Registered, or eligible to register, as an Engineer-in-training or Engineer with a Canadian engineering organization
• 10 years experience in a technical position in the construction industry
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications
• Strong understanding of construction, electrical systems, and utility infrastructure
• Experience with quality management processes including NCRs, ITPs, and construction documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Project
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to provide a satisfactory Drivers Abstract

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience with Utility Construction projects
• Familiarity with Ontario utility standards
• Experience with project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project

This position offers a base salary range of $135 000 – $175 000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

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.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.