Project engineer Offres d'emploi - Halifax, NS

Work setting

• Office
• Construction company
• Various locations

Tasks

• Conduct economic analyses
• Conduct environmental impact studies
• Conduct feasibility studies
• Conduct municipal and regional traffic studies
• Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work
• Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
• Provide customer service
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications
• Prepare engineering technical reports or other documents
• Participate in contract negotiations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• Primavera
• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Project management software
• MS Project
• Autodesk REVIT

Type of related experience

• Civil engineering

Area of work experience

• Design
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project management
• Management
• Project coordination

Type of industry experience

• Energy

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Transportation specialization

• Roads and highways

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Transportation
• Mechanical

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available