Senior Project Engineer

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Project Engineer Specialist on behalf of our client, a major utilities organization supporting large-scale energy infrastructure projects across British Columbia. This role sits within the Lines & Interconnections Project Engineering team and plays a key part in delivering complex transmission infrastructure projects.
The Project Engineer Specialist is responsible for managing the engineering scope of large and technically complex capital projects. This includes coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams, overseeing technical deliverables, and ensuring designs meet operational, safety, and system integration requirements.
This is an opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys working across diverse infrastructure projects involving substations, transmission systems, and related electrical assets. The position is based in Burnaby and operates in a hybrid work environment, with occasional travel to project sites across British Columbia and potentially other locations in North America.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership

• Manage the engineering scope, schedule, and cost components of large or technically complex infrastructure projects.
• Lead engineering activities across project phases including conceptual design, detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines.

Owner’s Engineer Oversight

• Act as the Owner’s Engineer Lead when engineering work is completed by external consultants or equipment vendors.
• Coordinate internal engineering reviews and acceptance of externally produced designs and documentation.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with project managers to align engineering deliverables with overall project scope, cost, and schedule.
• Establish engineering work plans, review strategies, resource plans, and technical delivery schedules.
• Coordinate development and review of technical specifications, engineering drawings, and design documentation.

Technical Risk Management

• Identify and manage technical risks, particularly those related to system integration with existing transmission infrastructure.
• Ensure engineering requirements are addressed during manufacturing, construction, and commissioning phases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with construction teams, contract management, quality management, field operations, and engineering groups to ensure effective technical support during project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and resolution of engineering issues throughout project delivery.

Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and review technical recommendations and communications for leadership.
• Deliver presentations and updates on complex engineering matters to senior management and project stakeholders.

Mentorship and Leadership

• Mentor and coach engineers performing Project Engineer roles within the department and across business groups.
• Support development of engineering staff and contribute to effective team performance.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.

Professional Registration

• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience, ideally within power utilities or large infrastructure environments.
• Strong experience with one or more of the following:
  • Substations
  • Transmission lines
  • Protection and control systems
• At least 4 years of experience leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams on medium to large infrastructure projects.

Technical Expertise

• Experience delivering projects across the full engineering lifecycle, from conceptual design through testing and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of transmission system impacts and operational considerations when executing infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and engineering project delivery processes.

Preferred Experience

• Experience overseeing Owner’s Engineer reviews for externally designed engineering work.
• Background in telecommunications and/or protection and control systems within utility infrastructure.
• Experience with transmission line or substation projects.
• Familiarity with utility project delivery processes and engineering standards.
• Site experience supporting construction of large energy infrastructure such as hydroelectric facilities, substations, or transmission systems.

Additional Requirements

• Must maintain Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Must maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing.
• This role is safety-sensitive, and successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment alcohol and drug testing.

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About MatchBox
Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities
MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits
Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration
We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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