21486 - E5 - Specialist Project Engineer

• The Specialist Engineer is a professional engineer who applies engineering knowledge to provide innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium to high complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.





Advantages
Location: Edmonds (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)

This is an opportunity to work with an amazing team at a competitive pay rate!

Responsibilities
• In the Specialist Project Engineer role, you will manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule, and Cost) of large and/or technically complex projects which typically have a considerable profile, complexity, and risk. Projects may include work being designed entirely within company, entirely outside of company, or a combination thereof. Typical projects include: transmission substation upgrades, new generating units, powerhouse reconstruction, major plant or unit upgrades, and Dam Safety projects.
• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform tasks including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium to highly complex assignments for projects and operations.
• Meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules and other similar tasks.
• You may perform the Owner's Engineer Lead role on projects where some or all of the engineering work is done by a third party such as an outside consultant or equipment vendor. As an Owner's Engineer Lead, you will coordinate and lead the internal review and acceptance of work designed by a third party.
• You will work closely with project managers to manage the scope, schedule, and cost of the project.
• You will identify and manage the project technical risks, including system integration with the existing transmission and generation systems, and other issues.

Qualifications
Must haves:
• A degree in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering, and registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction in Canada. To be considered for this role, Mechanical Engineers should have significant experience related to power system electrical equipment.
• A minimum ten (10) years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience, with a primary focus in the design of transmission substations, hydroelectric power plants and/or dams and associated equipment. Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a corresponding position level.
• A minimum of four (4) years leading and coordinating multi-discipline design on medium to large projects, preferably on projects similar in nature to company in terms of size, complexity, and stakeholders.
• Solid electric utility engineering background with the ability to think from a transmission system and operations perspective.
• Be able to understand the impact of the project on the generation system and operations, and to understand the interactions and priorities required to deliver multi-discipline projects.
• Good understanding of Project Management processes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, including writing are required in order to advance the project, including coordinating, and influencing various parties both within company and with external delivery partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent English skills for professional environment, written and spoken, with the ability to brief senior management on complex project issues in a clear and concise manner.

Summary
Location: Edmonds (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)

Interested candidates can submit their resumes to John Yamazaki at john.yamazaki@randstad.ca

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