Project Engineer / Project Manager

PROJECT ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION: Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC

STATUS: Employee or Contractor

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services throughout Canada. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech employs more than 3,500 experts in Canada who are poised to take on the next challenge. From more than 50 offices across the country, our multidisciplinary teams have capabilities that span the entire project life cycle.

The Types Of Clients We Work For Include

Tetra Tech’s Industrial, Commercial, and Energy (ICE) business unit specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada.

• Heavy industrial facilities
• Municipal and utilities
• Water treatment
• Mineral processing
• Pipelines and refineries

Position Summary

Project Engineers / Project Managers will work on one or multiple assigned projects and client accounts to support the execution of projects, manage the scope, budget, and schedule.

When assigned to a client portfolio, this individual will be a key resource in driving the sector initiative within the Tetra Tech ICE business unit. This requires developing connections across the ICE business unit and understanding what services we can offer and the clients we serve.

Responsibilities

Technical & Project Execution

• Reviewing engineering designs for compliance with scope, codes, and standards.
• Gathering and distributing project information to the project team.
• Checking of calculation prepared by others.
• Generating or participating in studies and detail designs.
• Leading the engineering effort of Tetra Tech ICE and its sub-contractors to meet project objectives, on schedule and on budget.
• Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines.
• PEs will work on assisting the PM with the administration, planning, coordination, and monitoring of the project.
• Coordinating with other disciplines to ensure inter-discipline requirements of design interface and schedule dependencies are met.
• Managing change requests from the Client, suppliers, or internals for effect on overall project scope, schedule, and budget. Consulting with the Project Manager (PM) to get approvals prior to implementation.

Client Account Focus

• Managing a Client’s expectations and discussing the technical/financial aspects in a clear manner with a thorough understanding of the Client’s needs.
• Building client relationships by meeting or exceeding expectations on quality, schedule, budget, and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Looking for opportunities to communicate as appropriate outside of project work.
• Building on established relationships with key clients, primarily in oil sands, processing/petrochemical and midstream sectors.
• Understanding client procedures and sharing best practices with the internal team.
• Coordinating client meetings involving team members as appropriate.
• Understanding the underlying aims of a client in undertaking a project. Trying to identify next steps or other projects that would help achieve these aims. Communicating this to the Client and Tetra Tech management.

Skills And Knowledge

• Experience preparing engineering hour estimates is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive client and project team relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills to effectively handle multiple small projects concurrently in a team environment.
• Experience with buried transmission pipelines (gas or oil), pump stations, compressor stations, or terminals is considered an asset.
• Project Engineers: 6 to 10 years of related experience in oil and gas, particularly refinery/processing facility capital/MOC/maintenance projects or pipelines/pipeline facilities.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a project engineering (4 years for project managers) role.
• Experience creating and maintaining schedules (Projects or Primavera) is an asset.
• Experience in material procurement process and subconsultant management is required.
• Brownfield project experience is required.
• Project Managers: 10+ years of related experience in oil and gas, particularly refinery/processing facility capital/MOC/maintenance projects or pipelines/pipeline facilities.
• Previous work with Suncor, Syncrude, CNRL, or Parkland processing facilities is an asset.
• Working knowledge of standards that may include API/ASME/CSA
• Must have a strong technical background in either chemical, mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering. May be asked to complete technical reviews of documents.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Multi-discipline engineering experience within an industrial consulting engineering environment or at an owner’s facility is required.

EDUCATION

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered in Alberta and/or BC

Additional Information / Requirements

• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some Tetra Tech positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. A copy of a valid work permit may be required.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Periodic travel within Canada to client sites and regional Tetra Tech offices will be required (1-3 days per visit, up to approximately 10 visits per year)
• Current Working Environment: Hybrid Working Arrangement (In office & work from home)
• Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing and background checks may be required for our client worksites

WHY TETRA TECH

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an attractive employee package including:

• Rewarding retirement savings program
• Professional development opportunities
• Great working location, right in the heart of downtown Calgary or Vancouver
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; Indigenous persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

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How To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter at: http://www.tetratech.com/careers. We thank all those that apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 719 ICE