Project engineer Jobs in Whitby, ON

Position Overview

Reporting to the Project Electrical Area lead you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical scope activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to project quality standards. The role manages engineers, subcontractors, and field teams, coordinates with other disciplines, oversees procurement and construction activities, resolves technical issues, and maintains effective communication with clients and project stakeholders.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawa or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. The successful candidate will also be open to traveling and relocating for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable nuclear project procedures, specifications, quality requirements, and approved work processes.
• Oversee Project Coordinators in the development and execution of Work Packages, Comprehensive Inspection and Test Plans (CITPs), Quality Checklists, and related work procedures. Review and provide oversight in the documentation preparation to ensure procedures are met and that all relevant quality inspections have been planned, executed and closed out.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and technical requirements.
• Plan construction activities, staffing requirements, and resource allocation to support efficient project execution.
• Oversee development of the P6 schedule based on the planned construction activities.
• Identify current and future project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support project objectives.
• Direct and coordinate supervisory personnel, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure effective execution of work and minimize delays.
• Review project progress, productivity, cost, and financial performance reports, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Implement and enforce health and safety program.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and ensure appropriate resources are available across engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, contract management, quality, finance, labour relations, and safety functions.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, joint venture partners, consultants, subcontractors, union representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Approve project expenditures and proposal pricing within delegated authority.
• Monitor construction progress and workmanship to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, and construction schedules.
• Report project performance, workload status, risks, and emerging opportunities to senior management.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of electrical construction experience, having experience with self-performed installations, subcontracted work, large procurement and design coordination.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex, large scale, energy construction projects
• Degree in electrical engineer an asset.
• Experience managing projects in a self-performing environment.
• Experience managing design-build projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and practices gained through operational or on site project management experience.
• Well developed leadership and people management skills.
• High level of professionalism when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent project controls and presentation skills. #LI-IS1

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.