Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

Our client is currently hiring for a Project Engineers who want to grow with a busy organization working on heavy oil, gas processing, and fabrication projects. The team is adding both an intermediate and a Sr. Project Engineer due to a strong and expanding project pipeline. The intermediate engineer will receive training and mentorship while taking ownership of foundational engineering tasks, and the Sr. engineer will lead projects and/or technical teams with a focus on heavy oil. Both roles contribute directly to the successful delivery of complex projects and support ongoing development and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering activities on heavy oil, gas processing, and fabrication projects from concept through execution.
• Coordinate project engineering tasks, ensuring alignment with project management on scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Prepare, review, and approve major equipment requisitions to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to support the development and tracking of project budgets and schedules.
• Work proactively to identify issues, investigate options, and propose solutions before escalating to leadership when necessary.
• Interface confidently with multiple internal disciplines, stakeholders, and decision-makers to coordinate technical information and resolve design and execution challenges.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously while maintaining organization and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and long-term development of engineering processes, standards, and project delivery practices.
• For the Sr. role, provide leadership to projects and/or technical teams, mentoring others and ensuring high-quality engineering outcomes.
• For the intermediate role, take ownership of foundational engineering tasks while actively seeking learning opportunities and applying feedback to grow professionally.

Essential Skills

• 4 years of relevant engineering experience for the intermediate Project Engineer role.
• 7 years of relevant engineering experience for the Sr. Project Engineer role.
• Demonstrated project engineering and project management experience in heavy oil, gas processing, and fabrication environments.
• Approximately 3 years of fabrication experience.
• For the Sr. role, strong emphasis on heavy oil experience with at least 3 years in this area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (such as Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or equivalent engineering education supported by relevant work experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Professional Licensee (P.L.Eng) designation, or eligibility for P.Eng within 1 year for international or EIT candidates.
• Ability to prepare and review major equipment requisitions with a high level of technical accuracy.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage several concurrent assignments.
• Ability to work efficiently, organize time effectively, and perform under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Confident communication skills for interacting with multiple disciplines, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Resilience and a positive attitude toward learning and developing new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of project budgets and schedules through close coordination with project management.
• Experience leading projects and/or technical teams, particularly for the Sr. Project Engineer role.
• Openness to diverse engineering educational backgrounds when supported by strong relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to remain composed and solution-focused when faced with complex or time-sensitive challenges.
• Motivation to contribute to long-term development and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.

Work Environment

This role is based 100% on site in Edmonton, working closely with a project team that is currently operating at and beyond capacity due to a strong project pipeline. The environment is fast-paced and project-driven, with frequent coordination among engineering disciplines, project management, and other stakeholders. You will work in a setting that emphasizes hands-on involvement in heavy oil, gas processing, and fabrication projects, with opportunities for long-term development and improvement support. The position offers stability through long-term, full-time employment and the chance to grow alongside an expanding workload and a collaborative engineering team.

This is a Contract position based out of Edmonton, AB.

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $62.50/hr.

This is a fully onsite position in Edmonton,AB.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Salary : $52 - $63