Senior Engineer, Projects

Elk Valley Resources•Elkford, BC

2d•CA$123,000 - CA$152,000•Onsite

About The Position

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead small to medium-sized capital projects from concept development and planning through execution and commissioning. These projects typically involve earthworks, civil infrastructure, industrial buildings, and other site development initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with operations, technical services, maintenance, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-oriented engineering professional with strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams. This position is located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia and offers a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, promoting work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline
Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
Minimum of five years of experience managing engineering or capital projects through design, construction, and commissioning phases
Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, contractor management, and risk management
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Experience managing earthworks, civil construction, industrial buildings, or mining-related infrastructure projects is preferred
Experience in mining, heavy industrial, or resource-sector environments is considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans for a portfolio of capital projects
Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities
Lead the execution of civil, infrastructure, plant, environmental, and tailings-related projects in collaboration with contractors and internal stakeholders
Support operational readiness, commissioning, start-up, and handover to operations teams
Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and contractor performance to ensure successful project delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
Analyze technical and project information to support effective decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives