Project Engineer

Job Description

Project Engineer

VTEK Consulting Group Inc., a leading EPCM firm with over 20 years of specialized experience in the oil and gas sector, is experiencing strong growth and expanding its engineering team. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support major industrial projects and contribute directly to our continued success. This role is central to project execution, team coordination, and technical leadership.

Why Join VTEK

• Competitive salary and comprehensive group insurance.
• Employer-matched pension plan.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid sick days and Christmas holiday closure.
• Structured recruitment and onboarding process.
• Dynamic work environment that values innovation, quality, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and leadership to the Project Manager to meet safety, KPI, budget, scope, and schedule objectives.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring high performance and alignment with VTEK's culture and standards.
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and coordinate all engineering activities in collaboration with Discipline Engineering Managers.
• Oversee project engineering deliverables and participate in the development of execution plans and resource allocation.
• Work with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to establish engineering sequences, priorities, and deliverables across phases.
• Ensure all safety and quality requirements are fully integrated into engineering activities.
• Provide technical support to engineering and construction teams to ensure efficient and high-quality execution.
• Review and approve data sheets, drawings, and technical documents submitted by suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure engineering work packages are complete, coordinated, integrated, and aligned with project objectives.
• Address client technical needs and ensure clear communication throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of policies, standards, and procedures for the Project Engineering & Design Team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver fully integrated engineering deliverables.
• Support contract development, bid reviews, and assessments for project procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Valid P.Eng designation (or eligible for provincial licensure across Canada).
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Project Engineer in oil & gas or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of EPCM project environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage priorities, maintain performance under pressure, and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.

About VTEK

A leader in engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM), VTEK delivers safe and sustainable solutions for the refining, petrochemical, mining, agrifood, and biofuel industries.