Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities sector, is seeking a Project Engineer for a contract opportunity. Reporting to the Team Lead, Project Engineering, the role will provide technical leadership and oversee engineering deliverables from feasibility and conceptual design through to project execution and closeout. Projects will cover distribution, substations, transmission and network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities: Work with internal and external customers and technical specialists to define project scopes, technical deliverables, interdependencies and risks

Plan and produce detailed designs for new construction, additions, modifications, maintenance and changes to distribution and transmission infrastructure

Prepare feasibility assessments, design scopes of work, calculations, technical analyses, design reviews and construction support documentation

Establish engineering schedules, inspection and test plans, and coordinate inspection points during construction

Act as the main engineering contact for external consultants, overseeing the scope, quality and timely delivery of their work

Coordinate design reviews between consultants, engineering teams and field execution planning teams





Review construction requests for information and provide responses through Field Instructions or direct on-site support

Ensure technical closeout, record documentation and project information management requirements are completed effectively

Job Requirements: Experience in project engineering within the utilities, electrical infrastructure or energy sector

Strong understanding of distribution, substation, transmission or network projects

Knowledge of engineering design, calculations, analysis and technical documentation

Understanding of applicable engineering standards, industry codes, regulations and public safety requirements

Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, design reviews and construction support activities

Ability to identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, scope changes and project challenges

Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills

Commitment to maintaining the safety of colleagues, contractors and the public

Contract Opportunity

This contract role offers the chance to contribute to a varied portfolio of utility infrastructure projects while working closely with project managers, estimators, engineering consultants and field execution teams.

📌 Project Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Matchtech Group
📍 Calgary