Project Engineer 12-Month Contract
Project Engineer 12-Month Contract
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Job Description
Who We Are:
At Northland were enablers of change united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.
Since our inception weve been early movers in the energy industry adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbonneutral landscape.
Were a different kind of independent power producer. As developers owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition were uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. Weve expanded our business across Canada the United States Latin America Europe and Asia to become a global leader all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
While our work powers communities across the globe Northland is powered by our people.
As Project Engineer you will support the full lifecycle of our power plant projects from origination and development through to construction and operations. While your primary focus will be on gas turbine power plants you will also provide support to other renewables and battery energy storage projects as needed. You will be part of a closeknit team working across multiple workstreams giving you the chance to be handson with a variety of cuttingedge technologies and project phases.This role will be based in Toronto and will also involve regular travel to our construction sites across Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
Development:
- Perform constraints analysis and conduct due diligence on greenfield opportunities including technology evaluation interconnection and conceptual design.
- Support project definition through scope and schedule development.
- Provide inputs to financial models with respect to capex and opex as well as engine performance.
- Support environmental permitting processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Stay current with developments in clean fuels and emerging energy technologies.
Construction:
- Support the development of contracting strategy prepare contract Exhibits and negotiate contracts with key vendors and contractors.
- Manage and direct project engineering firms including conducting design reviews and enforcing contract compliance and performance.
- Coordinate technical workstreams across engineering procurement and construction functions.
- Conduct onsite inspections to supervise vendor performance construction progress and onsite troubleshooting.
- Witness factory acceptance testing and enforce contract compliance.
Operations:
- Provide operational support by managing Operations capital projects reliability projects and troubleshooting technical issues as they arise.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement mitigating measures.
- Supervise contractors trades and operations staff on a projectbyproject basis.
- Mentor junior staff and facilitate knowledgesharing with engineers of other disciplines.
- Support other technical projects as they arise.
Who You Are:
- Methodical and organized: You can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadlinedriven environment and are known to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- A strong communicator: Your spoken and written communication is excellent and you can influence your internal and external stakeholders coming from varied backgrounds.
- A proactive problemsolver: You have the ability to proactively identify potential issues and roadblocks anticipate challenges and work collaboratively with team members and management to resolve complex problems as they arise.
- Flexible: You are agile in your approach and thrive in a dynamic and fastpaced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to processes and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.
- A teamplayer: You are able to effectively integrate with various project teams and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Your handson approach allows you to seamlessly switch gears and adapt to the needs of simultaneous multiple projects.
Qualifications and Experience
- Professional Engineer licensed in at least one province in Canada preference for mechanical engineering discipline though other disciplines will be considered in combination with relevant experience.
- 2 years of direct experience in conventional or renewable power generation.
- Familiar with major gas turbines and reciprocating engine products; experience with gas turbine power plants including simple cycle and combined cycle.
- Solid knowledge of engineering codes and standards.
- Experience managing EPC contracts and OEM supply agreements including contract development and performance oversight.
- Proven trackrecord of leading projects across the full lifecycle from origination and development through engineering construction and operations.
Whats In It for You:
Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Heres a glimpse of why Northland is the place where youll truly thrive:
Presence with purpose You can take advantage of our hybrid model (teamdependent you work from wherever makes you most comfortable). Our Workplace Reimagined framework also offers flex time so you can define your work schedule within certain parameters.
Thoughtful benefits A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8; extended health dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits youll be able to access.
Wellbeing first Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program including access to mental health resources.
Floating days and Birthdays off As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy worklife balance you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.
Continuous Learning support You will gain new skills by accessing LinkedIn Learnings ondemand platform with 16000 courses in multiple languages and by taking advantage of our education reimbursement program.
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If youre excited about a role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with this job description we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity inclusion and belonging commitments.
Disclaimer
This document is a guide. The duties responsibilities and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.
Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process please notify a member of the HR Department.
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Employment Type
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