Project Engineer, Generation - Barrie, Canada - Peterborough Utilities Group
Description
Join a team that actively supports professional growthMake an impact on your community with an established organization
Receive a highly competitive annual salary, plus annual bonus and benefits
About Peterborough Utilities Group
Located 90 minutes from Toronto, Peterborough Utilities Group has been in business for 100+ years.
We support the community by providing assistance with setting up water connections for construction and development projects, providing affordable electric water heater and meter solutions, monitoring water usage in the community, and ensuring Peterborough's water treatment plant is meeting or exceeding government requirements.
Our people are key to our success, and we are committed to providing a safe work environment, opportunities to grow professionally, and to being an inclusive workplace.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer, Generation to join the team. This position is a hybrid role based in Peterborough, ON.
The Project Engineer role involves offering technical engineering expertise, analysis, and support to the generation team, with a specific emphasis on enhancing production across hydroelectric, solar, and bio-gas facilities.
You will oversee projects within the generation operations group's sustaining capital program, aiming to enhance the operational efficiency of our assets.
This involves collaborating with consultants to review and prepare engineering design packages, construction contracts, and RFPs, as well as managing project implementation to ensure completion of the sustaining capital program within budget and schedule constraints.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Provide long-term planning and budget input related to the capital replacement and renewal programs for generation infrastructure
Provide input into the development of business plans including significant and ongoing operations and maintenance initiatives, changes, and capital projects/programs
Monitor and keep appraised of regulatory changes, assess the impacts of change, and communicate as required
Manage capital replacement and renewal programs, including project management and contract administration
Oversee and complete engineering designs related to capital improvements for generation facilities; manage and undertake multi-disciplinary engineering studies and designs through to project completion
Undertake data collection and analysis, production assessment, optimization, and trending studies for existing assets and/or review designs completed by consultants
Identify and recommend opportunities to develop new processes and enhance existing processes to optimize production; research, evaluate, and implement innovative and industry best practices and methods
Lead the preparation, evaluation, and management of contractor and key supplier tenders, RFPs, and contracts on behalf of Operations
Manage and monitor all aspects of generation operations projects including change order management, QA/QC processes, drawing reviews, plan/site approvals, coordination of contractors, regulatory compliance, scheduling and communications, reporting, and construction close-out
Act as the key interface between Generation Development and Operations teams to ensure the smooth commissioning of new facilities
Visit construction and job sites to observe conditions impacting design and collaborate with Project Development, and Operations & Maintenance staff to identify solutions to technical issues that arise during construction and/or while in production
Report hazards and unsafe acts or conditions encountered on the job to fellow workers and supervisors; responsible for having a working knowledge of all applicable safety legislation
About You
To qualify, you must have 3-5 years of experience in a related role, with a degree or diploma in electrical engineering preferred.
Additionally, the following would be preferred assets for this position:
Understanding of power generation (hydro, solar, biogas) systems and electrical distribution systems
Familiarity with SCADA systems, PV Syst solar optimization software, HMI systems, PLCs, and protection relays
Computer literacy within Microsoft Office applications, coupled with advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software and engineer-related systems
Project Management Professional (PMP), working towards the PMP designation or other similar project management training
Experience in managing contractors/subcontractors coupled with strong business acumen and the ability to lead a project team
Understanding of applicable industry legislation, policy, and regulations, including Electrical Utility Safety Rules, Electrical Safety Authority, OHSA regulations
A valid Class G driver's license and clean driving record is required
As our ideal candidate, you possess exceptional meeting facilitation and communication skills, adept problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to enhancing operational efficiencies.
Lastly, you will demonstrate adaptability in fast-paced environments, effectively managing projects to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery, supported by strong technical prowess, and the ability to cultivate relationships with all stakeholders.
About the Benefits
As a member of our Generation team, you can look forward to a highly competitive annual salary, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
You'll also receive the following benefits:
Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
Comprehensive 100% employer-sponsored group benefits including extended group health, dental, and vision coverage, and life and long-term disability insurance
OMERs pension contribution matching
Relocation assistance
Monthly social events including training and holiday lunches
Professional development and succession planning
Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established organization with incredible room to make an impact and experience personal development.