Job Opportunity Information

Job Description

We have an immediate opportunity for a dedicated individual to join us as an Intermediate Project Engineer, reporting to the VP Project Development.

This is a permanent, full-time role, based in our Ottawa office, with a requirement to work from the office up to 5 days a week during various prolonged project planning and construction phases. When project deliverables allow and with the approval of the VP Project Development, you will work in our Ottawa office a minimum of two days a week and can work remotely from home the remainder of the time. Working remotely will require you to have reliable internet access and a home office that provides for a productive, professional and safe work environment during regular working hours. To be successful in this role and in a hybrid work environment, you will need to be a proactive communicator, be a self-starter and have strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

The primary role of the project engineer is to work as part of the project development and/or construction management teams to drive the development and construction of renewable energy projects. The intermediate project engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include project management tasks, feasibility level evaluations of equipment and process configurations, capital cost estimating, planning and contractor management.

1 – Assist the VP Project Development and other Iogen staff and contractors with the delivery of small to medium projects in Iogen’s facilities in Ottawa.The successful applicant will play a central role in the delivery of these projects.

2 – Assist the VP Project Development with the development of large renewable energy projects that Iogen is pursuing. The successful candidate will play a supporting role in large project development and delivery.

• Conduct feasibility assessments, technical evaluations and economic models
• Support the final selection of projects that align with the organizational strategy

3 – Carry out project management tasks such as planning, cost estimating, reporting, contractor selection and contract management associated with the development and construction of renewable energy projects.

• Identify and monitor project gates and approvals
• Plan, monitor and report on project schedules and critical activities
• Conduct cost estimating
• Identify, select and oversee qualified contractors
• Identify, mitigate, monitor and report on project risks
• Support and monitor key internal project team interfaces, ensuring important information transfer across multiple teams

4 – Represent iogen’s interests in dealings with customers, clients, sub-contractors, or suppliers.

• Oversee contract management per iogen’s procedures
• Act as a technical support and back-up to the project development team
• Identify and recommend improvements to internal processes
• Contribute to internal technical innovation programs

5 – Assist the VP Project Development with the day-to-day operations of Iogen’s corporate Project Development team by tracking, reporting and ensuring departmental tasks and activities are on schedule and properly documented.

Job Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Professional Engineering designation or certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a project engineering/management function for capital projects.
• Project management professional certification through the Project Management Institute is preferred.
• Renewable natural gas and/or anaerobic digestion experience would be considered an asset.

How to apply

If this opportunity relates to your qualifications and experience, please consider applying. Your application should consist of:

Your resume or CV, including your name, email and phone number.
Cover letter, explaining why this role is a good fit for you and your career progression.

Please email to [email protected]