Project Engineer

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

Job Description

We are currently seeking two qualified Project Engineers to join our team, with one position based in Edmonton, and one position based in Calgary. The Project Engineer will be responsible for providing technical leadership to engineering disciplines on projects to ensure: work plans are developed and followed consistently with the Project Execution Plan, Project Job Instructions; and project goals for quality, health, safety, environment, regulatory, schedule and cost are achieved. Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating all aspects of the assigned engineering work on the project.

Join us in this full time permanent role .

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the engineering activities on a project in liaison with the PM/PEM and provide full technical responsibility for planning, interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating the engineering assignments and activities. 
• Manage engineering project design, scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Review and approve engineering design documents, trends, change orders, drawing revisions, material requisitions, technical part of bid tabs, engineering studies, quantity take-offs, man-hour forecasts, progress reports, resolve RFIs, engineering schedules, interface date(s) of procurement schedule and technical deviations. 
• Act as the primary engineering liaison with Clients, Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Project Controls, Procurement, Construction, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage technical documentation and provide engineering support to procurement, construction, and regulatory. 
• Recommend and participate in technical reviews, contract reviews, and design co-ordination meetings with construction at various phases. 
• Coordinate and manage statutory and company specific design reviews, including Plot Plan, PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, 3D model, Constructability etc.
• Identify and proactively address project risks, technical issues, cost impacts, and schedule concerns.
• Coordinate the management of engineering consultants and subcontractors as required.
• Ensure engineering design, documentation, and deliverables comply with applicable safety, quality, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and provide leadership to engineering teams and support staff.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA, or eligibility to obtain registration with APEGA.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive Project Engineering experience.
• Experience working on EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects.
• Experience delivering projects within the Oil & Gas, Energy, or related industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and project deliverables.
• Knowledge of project execution, engineering design processes, procurement, construction practices, and relevant industry standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred

• Experience serving as Project Engineer on small to medium-sized capital projects.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Experience participating in project planning, scheduling, risk management, and change management processes.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, engineering review processes, technical risk assessments, and design change control procedures.

Additional Information

Why Join Bantrel?

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

• Immediate access to a comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health, dental, vison, prescription coverage and flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts ( no waiting period)
• Employer Group RRSP plan with no matching required
• Eligible employees can participate in our Earned Day Off program (EDO) providing alternate Fridays off ( based on annual calendar )
• Hybrid remote work program ( up to 52 days per year, based on eligibility )

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values , these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion  here . 

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.