Project Engineer - PL#99835

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our team to support projects in Oil & Gas..

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer with a strong technical foundation and practical experience in project execution, cost estimating, scheduling, and contractor supervision.

This is a fully onsite field role, with camp accommodations and flights provided, offering direct involvement in project delivery rather than office-only coordination. You will play a key role in ensuring work is planned properly, executed safely, and delivered on time and on budget.

What You’ll Do

- Support development of project scope, execution plans, schedules, and cost estimates

- Assist in building and maintaining project budgets and forecasts

- Coordinate and supervise contractor activities in the field, ensuring safe and productive execution

- Monitor construction progress and verify work aligns with engineering requirements and project plans

- Provide technical support during execution, installation, and commissioning activities

- Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking progress and identifying delays or risks

- Support procurement and contractor coordination activities as required

- Conduct site visits and field verification to ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met

- Identify and escalate issues related to cost, schedule, scope, or execution risks

- Support daily problem-solving between engineering, operations, and contractors

- Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures

- Contribute to continuous improvement in execution planning, cost control, and productivity

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

- 7+ years of experience in project engineering, construction, or field execution roles

- P.Eng registered in Alberta (mandatory)

- Strong experience in several of the following:

- Cost estimating

- Project scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project)

- Contractor supervision / coordination

- Field execution and construction support

- Experience in oil & gas, mining, or heavy industrial projects preferred

- Strong understanding of construction execution, engineering principles, and project delivery systems

- Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, SAP (asset)

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in a field environment

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced execution setting

- Strong communication skills across technical teams, contractors, and operations

- Willingness to work fully onsite in a camp-based rotational environment with flights provided

Benefits

- Extended Health and Dental Benefits.

- Company Pension Matching.

- Company Incentives & Events.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.