Posted 2 months ago
Specialist Project Engineer
@ Randstad Canada
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Randstad Canada is hiring a Specialist Project Engineer on a 12-month contract with possible extension, based in Burnaby with travel to British Columbia facilities. The role leads the engineering scope, schedule and cost of large, technically complex generation projects such as hydroelectric plants and dams, including owner's engineer reviews of third-party work. Candidates need a professional engineering degree, EGBC registration eligibility, and at least 10 years of hydro or dam design experience.
Pay:
$95–$125 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead owner's engineer reviews of third-party engineering work
- Manage scope, schedule and cost of engineering on large projects
- Identify and manage project technical risks
- Coordinate technical specifications, drawings and consultant contracts
- Present recommendations to senior management and the executive
Requirements summary:
- Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering
- EGBC registration or eligibility for immediate registration
- 10+ years hydroelectric or dam design experience
- 4+ years leading multi-discipline projects
- Strong leadership and written communication skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 4+ years |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (EGBC), Permit to Practice (EGBC) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities, Women, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering |
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Randstad Canada
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1997 |
| Specialties | HR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9,430 |
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This position is for a Project Engineer Specialist within the Project Engineering team in Generation Engineering. Our Project Engineering teams perform an integral role in the delivery of infrastructure projects. Project Engineering team members work with cross-functional teams to ensure that project designs and installation are safe, effective, and meet the requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique scope, assets, stakeholders, risks, and technical aspects. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to facilities located throughout British Columbia and may occasionally travel to other parts of North America and internationally.
In the 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 entirely outside of company, or a combination thereof. Typical projects include: new generating units, powerhouse reconstruction, major plant or unit upgrades, Dam Safety projects, and spillway upgrades.
Advantages
Role Family: Engineering and Related Services
Role Group: Engineering
Role Specialty Title: Specialist Project Engineer - Generation - Stations
Number of Open Positions: One
This is an opportunity to work and grow with a renowned company at a competitive rate.
Responsibilities
· 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.
· Work closely with project managers to manage the scope, schedule, and cost of the project.
· Identify and manage the project technical risks, including system integration with the existing generation systems and other issues. Collaborate with functional managers to establish the engineering teams on your projects. You establish design and review plans, strategies, schedules, and resource requirements for the engineering work on your projects. You coordinate and oversee the development of technical specifications and drawings and may manage engineering consultant's contracts.
· Collaborate with Construction and Contract Management, the Engineering teams, Quality Management, and Field Operations to ensure that technical support is provided during manufacturing, construction and commissioning and that technical issues are resolved in a timely manner.
· Make or review recommendations and other types of communications to management on complex project matters. This may include presenting to senior management and the executive.
· Coach members of your project teams to help them to resolve issues or advance their work. You may mentor and coach others performing project engineer roles, either within the department or in other groups.
Qualifications
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
· Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical is preferred), and registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
· Minimum of 10 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience, with a primary focus in the design of 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 is considered an asset. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a corresponding position level.
· A minimum of 4 years leading and coordinating multi-discipline design or engineering work on medium to large projects, preferably on projects similar in nature in terms of size, complexity, and stakeholders. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a corresponding position level.
· 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.
· Excellent leadership and communication skills, including writing, are required in order to advance the project, including coordinating, and influencing various parties both with external delivery partners and stakeholders.
· Good understanding of Project Management processes.
· Experience managing Owner’s reviews of multi-discipline engineering work being completed externally is an asset.
· Strong knowledge of project delivery processes and design practice is an asset.
· Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric generation stations, dams, or transmission substations is an asset.
Other Requirements
· Permit to Practice with EGBC.
· A Class 5 BC driver's license is required.
Summary
Interested candidates can send their resumes to John at [email protected]
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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