What is the Opportunity?
Xtreme Powerline Construction (“Xtreme”), is an electrical distribution utility contractor in Port Huron, Michigan. Xtreme specializes in overhead distribution line repair, maintenance, and expansion services throughout the Eastern United States, and provides emergency restoration services for numerous clients across the U.S.
Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we are looking for a Project Engineer to help us get there!
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer will be a key member of the engineering team.
What You'll Do Here:
• Prepare and or review conceptual and detailed engineering designs for assigned Substation and Distribution projects.
• Provide feedback and guidance to the Project Designers / CAD technicians to ensure accurate project delivery that will meet utility standards, industry standards and meet good engineering practices, policies, and procedures.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure designs are completed on time.
• Promote, lead, and execute a Safety-First culture for employees, sub contractors, and consultants in compliance with the projects Environmental Health and Safety Program • Mentoring and training junior engineers and designers
• Maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, drafting, procurement, construction, project management, etc.
• Perform QA/QC of engineering design packages to ensure they are in compliance with standards and stamp accordingly once acceptable.
• Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design.
• Travel to site and liaise with customers, contractors, municipal authorities, and client representatives.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Complete specification compliance and constructability design reviews of engineering subcontractor's work.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
What You Bring to the Team:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and a minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in state of Michigan (in good standing) is an asset
• Demonstrated ability for developing design calculations, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with Quick Pole, SPIDA Calc or PLS CAD is considered an asset.
• Good knowledge of North American codes and standards such as CSA, NEC, CEC, IEEE, or NERC
• Experience in AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation is an asset.
• Experience with DTE specifications and standards is an asset.
• Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and have a sense of urgency.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
