Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

Our Data Center group is growing, and we are currently looking to add a Project Engineer to the team, based in Port Hawkesbury, NS.

Reporting to the Director, Data Centers, this position will support the construction of a new Data Center and serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients as needed. Based on site, this position will offer construction support, generate non-compliance reports when necessary, and promptly address any inquiries from the construction team while ensuring the completion of project documentation. Additionally, the position will identify and suggest solutions for issues and meticulously reviewing specifications, drawings, and test reports to uphold high-quality design standards.

Please Note: this position will work on-site on a shift of 21 days days on / 7 days off, with 10 hours / day.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Write and plan project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets and similar documents
• Develop material and construction specifications
• Prepare estimates, procurement support, material take-offs, requisitions, design packages and technical evaluations
• Track reception of material and inventory
• Maintain and enhance relationships with internal groups and clients.
• Provide construction support, write non-compliances reports (when necessary), and responding to information requests from construction team and ensuring project documentation is completed
• Find, recommend, and provide solutions to problems
• Checking specifications, drawings and test reports to ensure high-quality design
• Run the Quality Plan and ensure the validity of documents related to the quality and monitors them
• Act as liaison and technical resources for all construction personnel on the project

• Post-Secondary degree in Engineering
• 3 years of relevant project related engineering experience
• Registered, or eligible to register, as an Engineer or Engineer In Training with a Provincial association
• Have and maintain a class 5 driver’s license in good standing

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience with Data Center construction projects
• Experience with large electrical projects
• Experience with JD Edwards (or similar ERP systems)

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* 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.