Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview:

We're looking for a Project Engineer to join our Generation Project Department. Under limited direction of a Project Delivery Section Head, you will provide project management from the initiation phase through to the closure for the Riel Converter Station Synchronous Condensers Modifications Project along with other assigned projects. Responsibilities will include engaging and directing consultants, suppliers, contractors, and in-housework forces. Responsibilities may also include recruiting and supervising a team to support the delivery of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams as necessary for the implementation of projects, including the Riel Converter Station Synchronous Condensers Modifications Project.
• Duties may include responsibility to supervise and mentor project staff including, staff officers, project specialists, engineers and contracted staff. This includes supporting their development, facilitating project execution and monitoring performance.
• Engage and direct Engineering Consultants to provide project services. 
• Responsible for the procurement, administration and close-out for construction, supply and service contracts.
• Monitor and report on the status of assigned projects.
• Responsible for technical co-ordination and ensuring the final product meets technical requirements.
• Lead the development of CIJ's (Capital Investment Justification).
• Provide input or lead the development of project deliverables such as project plans, schedules, cost estimates, procurement strategies, specifications, risk registers, environmental and safety initiatives, etc. 
• Required to perform on-site management of construction and commissioning activities in relief of the site Construction Engineer or Contract Administrator on occasion.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of seven years related experience, of which three years' experience must have been in project management.
• A PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time), if applicable.
• Experience related to generating facilities, converter stations and formal project management training/education is an asset.
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative and ability to build positive and effective working relationships with others at all levels including executive leadership, both inside and outside the corporation.
• Demonstrated ability in providing mature leadership and delegating authority related to planning, organizing and motivating the activities of project participants.
• Experience directing internal and external design and/or construction teams.
• Possess and maintain a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training is required and must be completed prior to transfer date and renewed annually.
• May be required to travel by all modes of transportation i.e. air, land and water.
• May be required to work at other locations within the province, and where transportation between these sites may be by small aircraft. 

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $52.88-$72.45 Hourly, $101,332.40-$138,828.30 Annually.

Apply Now!

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Application deadline: OCTOBER 13, 2026.

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