Project Engineer - PL#99835
About The Position
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our team to support projects in Oil & Gas. At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers. We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer with a strong technical foundation and practical experience in project execution, cost estimating, scheduling, and contractor supervision. This is a fully onsite field role, with camp accommodations and flights provided, offering direct involvement in project delivery rather than office-only coordination. You will play a key role in ensuring work is planned properly, executed safely, and delivered on time and on budget.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in project engineering, construction, or field execution roles
- P.Eng registered in Alberta (mandatory)
- Strong experience in several of the following: Cost estimating, Project scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), Contractor supervision / coordination, Field execution and construction support
- Experience in oil & gas, mining, or heavy industrial projects preferred
- Strong understanding of construction execution, engineering principles, and project delivery systems
- Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, SAP (asset)
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in a field environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced execution setting
- Strong communication skills across technical teams, contractors, and operations
- Willingness to work fully onsite in a camp-based rotational environment with flights provided
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SAP (asset)
Responsibilities
- Support development of project scope, execution plans, schedules, and cost estimates
- Assist in building and maintaining project budgets and forecasts
- Coordinate and supervise contractor activities in the field, ensuring safe and productive execution
- Monitor construction progress and verify work aligns with engineering requirements and project plans
- Provide technical support during execution, installation, and commissioning activities
- Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking progress and identifying delays or risks
- Support procurement and contractor coordination activities as required
- Conduct site visits and field verification to ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met
- Identify and escalate issues related to cost, schedule, scope, or execution risks
- Support daily problem-solving between engineering, operations, and contractors
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures
- Contribute to continuous improvement in execution planning, cost control, and productivity
Benefits
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Company Pension Matching
- Company Incentives & Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
