Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Winnipeg, MB

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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 are seeking a Project Engineer to join our HVDC Modernization Project Department. Under the general direction of the Section Head or Project Managers, will be responsible for the project management and administrative activities on assigned strategic and complex projects, or portions of large complex projects, as they apply to the overall planning, design, construction and commissioning activities. Will provide project management expertise to project participants. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for multidisciplinary coordination and ensuring the final product meets technical requirements. Monitor any changes to the scope of work; notify and obtain authorization from project stakeholders to any changes.
• Prepare capital project reports as needed for a variety of stakeholders, such as; variance explanations, outlook forecasts, yearend forecasts, project reports and summaries, memos, and lessons learned including issues arising from environmental, safety, licensing, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Responsible for the management of capital projects, or portions of large complex projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams including organizing and chairing Project Management meetings on a regular basis drawing upon a sound understanding of the principles associated with the design, procurement and construction of transmission and distribution plant and facilitating discussions between project participants, both internal and external, to proactively manage project issues and risks and seek out opportunities for efficiencies.
• Lead, and provide input to, the development of CIJ (Capital Investment Justification) and CIJ Addendums including scope, schedule, risk and cost estimates.
• Lead a review of performance of the project team with respect to the initial scope and the identified project deliverables and make recommendations for future improvements.
• Provide project management expertise to support project participants regarding interdisciplinary engineering, procurement, financial, safety, environmental, and resource issues.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, training and development to workgroup members on project management tools and techniques.
• Participate on or lead committees that help shape the goals, processes, procedures and practices with regards to project management.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Engineering from a University of recognized standing, with a minimum of six years' related experience including two years' experience in project management.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time). 
• Sound knowledge of fundamentals of electrical, civil and mechanical disciplines.
• Demonstrated application of Project Management theory including scoping, estimating, scheduling, procurement, cost control, risk management and change control in an engineering or construction environment.
• Strong computer skills including experience with scheduling software and the Microsoft Office suite of software. Experience in the use of SAP and P6 to oversee capital budgets and schedules would be considered an asset.
• Experience related to projects associated with transmission, distribution, HVDC or natural gas plant operation as it relates to design, construction and commissioning activities would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative, and ability to maintain working relationships and interact effectively with others at all levels, both inside and outside the corporation.
• Additional formal project management training/education and/or PMP or other similar certification would be considered an asset.
• Ability to lead, direct and motivate personnel. Proven organizational and leadership abilities.
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence. 

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $48.74-$67.29 Hourly, $93,398.24-$128,947.78 Annually.

Apply Now!

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Application deadline: JUNE 29, 2026.

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