Our Substation group is currently looking to add a Senior Project Engineer to our growing team, based in Greater Toronto Area of Ontario. Reporting to the Project Manager, we are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support ongoing EPC projects, ensuring the delivery of cost‑effective designs and procurement while providing engineering support throughout the construction lifecycle. This position serves as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal teams and is responsible for identifying and resolving technical issues, reviewing specifications, drawings, and test reports to uphold quality design standards, generating non‑compliance reports (NCRs) as required, and ensuring all project documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Please note: this position will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Duties And Responsibilities

Act as liaison and technical resource for all construction personnel on the project

Identify technical issues during construction and develop practical solutions in collaboration with the project team

Check specifications, drawings and test reports to ensure high quality design

Implement and manage the Quality Plan and ensure the validity of documents related to the quality and monitors them

Prepare and maintain project scope documents, proposals, estimates, change notices, and budgets

Develop material and construction specifications

Prepare estimates, procurement support, material take‑offs, requisitions, design packages and technical evaluations

Provide construction support, write non‑compliances reports (when necessary), and respond to information requests from construction team ensuring project documentation is completed

Track reception of material and inventory

Maintain and enhance relationships with internal groups and clients

Requirements

Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Structural, Civil or related)

Registered, or eligible to register,



as an Engineer-in-training or Engineer with a Canadian engineering organization

10 years experience in a technical position in the construction industry

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single‑line diagrams, and technical specifications

Robust understanding of construction, electrical systems, and utility infrastructure

Experience with quality management processes including NCRs, ITPs, and construction documentation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Project

Valid Driver’s License and the ability to provide a satisfactory Drivers Abstract

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Experience with Utility Construction projects

Familiarity with Ontario utility standards

Experience with project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project

Benefits
This position offers a base salary range of $135,000 - $175,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Senior Project Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Valard Construction
📍 Ontario