Project Engineer / Project Manager

The Opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated

Project Engineer/Project Manager to join our team in our Yellowknife office. This role is a great opportunity for a motivated engineering professional who wants to deliver high‑quality projects that make a real difference in northern communities.

You will support and lead a variety of civil and transportation projects across the Northwest Territories and Canada’s North, while developing a meaningful career path in technical leadership, project management, client engagement or a blend tailored to your strengths and interests. This position offers excellent potential for growth and long‑term succession within our organization.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
• Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Fitness allowance
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
• Generous paid vacation
• Paid office closure over December holiday break
• Industry leading paid sick time
• Maternity/paternity leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
• Active Young Professional group
• Formal mentoring programs
• Paid professional development hours
• Capacity building seminars
• Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
• Company-wide social events
• Regular lunch-and-learns
• Community volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Act as Project Engineer and/or Project Manager for civil and transportation infrastructure projects throughout the NWT.
• Contribute to the planning, design, and technical delivery of civil engineering projects for a wide range of clients.
• Maintain strong communication and client relationships, ensuring expectations are aligned and service goals are met.
• Lead project teams in preparing technical reports, designs, and construction services, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution.
• Support proposal preparation, business development, and marketing efforts within the business area.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager, NWT on business planning, staffing strategies, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the group.

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with NAPEG.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in civil and/or transportation engineering within a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Self‑motivated and collaborative team player.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Canada.
• Comfortable working in remote and northern environments.
• Proven ability to manage clients and build long‑term relationships.

At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.