Senior Project Engineering Specialist

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Project Engineering Specialist ( contract) to join our Minerals and Metals team office in Vancouver, BC.

The Role

The project engineering specialist will provide engineering support and procurement support on large engineering projects.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD $170,000 - $210,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical Responsibilities

• Clarify and provide guidance on scope items either by communication with client, experience with project site, knowledge of client systems, or physical investigation of site, and report findings back to design team
• Assist in coordination of cross discipline input in to engineering deliverables
• Coordinating between engineering and procurement on scope of supply, technical documents and bid clarifications
• Coordinate between engineering and estimating team for material take-offs, inclusions and exclusions, and other technical aspects
• Assist the Project Manager in all aspects of project work
• Assist the Project Controls Manager in reporting of progress to client and preparation of change documentation
• Assist in maintaining the look-ahead engineering schedule and work lists
• Monitor discipline progress and performance and develop action plans when required
• Monitor project scope and confirm changes using the project management of change process
• Assist with the development and maintenance of action logs showing decisions and information required to maintain schedule
• Coordinate sub-area engineering deliverables for scope prior to being issued for a commercial purpose
• Interface with construction as required to provide technical clarity
• Assist in maintaining decision record log
• Keep the Project Manager informed of difficulties encountered and issues that arise
• Participate in key discussions at site and with client, with respect to technical inquiries of scope clarification as well as progress reporting

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Registered Professional Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience on mineral processing projects
• Experience with mining engineering design, engineering progressing, procurement packages development, contract development, scope of work writing, EWP definition, key quantity management, change control, and scheduling/planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills and be able to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Fluent in Spanish and English - please state on your resume
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.