Project Technical Lead

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world. AtkinsRéalis Power and Renewables designs, develops, and delivers engineering, including system planning and studies, procurement, and construction solutions for high voltage power transmission line and substation projects in North America and abroad.

AtkinsRéalis Project Delivery team has an exciting full time career opportunity for a Project Technical Lead to join our team in British Columbia. Based out of our Burnaby offices, the Project Technical Lead is responsible for the timely and efficient coordination and delivery of transmission and substation projects for major utility clients.

Projects vary in size and complexity, resulting in the necessity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. It is an expectation that the Project Technical Lead will manage activities including, but not limited to, budget, schedule, quality assurance, engineering, procurement support, construction management support and safety.

Your role within the team:

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for leading project technical teams to develop and efficiently deliver effective technical solutions on large electricity utility projects. The solutions shall incorporate value engineering, safety by design, constructability, and hazard identification components. 
• Develop budget and schedule targets in conjunction with the client, the AtkinsRéalis engineering team, and the AtkinsRéalis proposal team.
• Ensure that the schedule stays on track, inform the client of any risks and potential delays. Monitor progress of the engineering packages and provide accurate monthly forecasts to share internally and with the client.
• Work with the client and engineering team to deliver the agreed technical scope, on time and within budget.
• Close liaison with client and other utility representatives – ensuring client endorsement of the proposed solutions.
• Review and seal key engineering delivery documents.
• Ensure all technical outputs conform to the project scope, are safe, fit for purpose and are of an appropriate quality that has been confirmed by an independent review and the client.
• Provide guidance and support to the project design delivery teams.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate: 

• Experienced electrical engineering professional (P.Eng) registered within BC (or has immediate eligibility for registration) with a sound technical understanding of the relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Project Discipline Lead within an EPCM or Project based environment is required. 
• Experience with a major electrical utility is considered an asset.
• Demonstrable experience of the detailed design delivery model is required (this includes all phases of the project; Needs, Feasibility, Definition, Detailed Design, Construction and Close Out).
• Experience in leading multidiscipline teams delivering projects within the electricity utility sector is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a management capacity is required along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $117,000 - $150,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. 
 

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