Senior Project Engineer, Infrastructure

Senior Project Engineer – Infrastructure

Position Summary
Our client is seeking a full-time Senior Project Engineer to lead the development of the Infrastructure Scopes required for the Central Processing Facility in central Alberta, with work primarily coordinated from the client's corporate headquarters in Calgary.

This includes utilities, lease development, roads, buildings, ponds, and supporting systems that enable safe and reliable CPF operations.

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will act as the primary representative for the Infrastructure scope and will be responsible for managing this scope through the entire project lifecycle.

About Our Client Our client is pioneering a new industry and redefining what is possible as it deploys local know-how to bring lithium into Alberta's value chain. This is innovation at scale, driven by bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and a team that thrives on solving tough challenges.

Joining the organization means more than just building a career; it is joining an ambitious team that collaborates naturally and is committed to building a new industry within Canada. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a company on the rise in one of the most crucial industries of our time. The organization supports growth and curiosity, celebrates balance, and provides the space to achieve big things.

Based in Calgary, recognized as one of North America's most livable cities, employees will find themselves working at the intersection of innovation, impact, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture across the organization, reinforcing that safety is a core value and a shared responsibility rather than a compliance exercise.
• Lead the FEED and detailed engineering execution through procurement, construction, commissioning, and readiness for operations of the site infrastructure scope including utilities (power, water, air, nitrogen), access roads, buildings, and storage ponds.
• Define and manage the technical scope, schedule, and risks for the infrastructure scope, escalating budget and execution decisions to the Senior Project Manager as needed.
• Monitor expenditures and schedule performance for the infrastructure scope, flagging variances and supporting budget forecasting.
• Define engineering milestones, track deliverables, and adjust schedules to minimize delays within the infrastructure scope.
• Track and report on KPIs established for the infrastructure scope to measure technical progress and cost performance.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact between engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and field contractors for the infrastructure scope.
• Coordinate interfaces with internal stakeholders to ensure the infrastructure design integrates with the broader site scope.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers supporting the infrastructure scope.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, and construction activities delivered by external contractors and consultants for the infrastructure scope, ensuring all work aligns with contract requirements and technical specifications.
• Ensure designs and installations comply with applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable specifications.
• Support permitting and regulatory submissions related to the site infrastructure and offsites scope.
• Lead a thoughtful, purpose-driven design review process for the infrastructure scope, capturing key input on constructability, operability, reliability, and process safety.
• Lead commissioning and start-up planning for the infrastructure systems, including development of commissioning plans and technical support during field execution.
• Provide regular progress reports on the infrastructure scope to the Senior Project Manager and project stakeholders.
• Evaluate change requests for the infrastructure scope and recommend a path forward that protects budget, schedule, and technical integrity.
• As part of a young and growing company, establish the processes and procedures that set the team up for long-term success, taking a systematic approach in areas where no formal processes or procedures currently exist, and continuously evolving them to support the organization's growth.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA in good standing.
• 10+ years of project engineering experience on infrastructure associated with the oil & gas, chemical processing, water treatment, or related industries.
• Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure scopes from FEED through construction and commissioning, on time and on budget.
• Experience working alongside EPC contractors through FEED, detailed engineering, and construction and commissioning support phases.
• Experience supporting interfaces with utility suppliers for natural gas, power, and others.
• Direct experience with infrastructure projects supporting broader scope, with multiple work fronts and simultaneous operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting fast-track projects with a high need for scope control and rigorous change management.
• Working knowledge of Alberta's regulatory environment for the energy and power sectors.
• Demonstrated application of the design codes and standards associated with the oil and gas or high-voltage power systems.

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