Overview
Senior Project Engineer – Energy & Resources Jobs in Prince George, Canada at McElhanney Ltd.
Senior Project Engineer – Energy & Resources
Prince George, BC, Canada
Job Description
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.
Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity
McElhanney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support and lead energy and resource sector projects across British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Based in Prince George, this role combines technical engineering expertise, project management, client relationship management, business development, and construction support for active and developing mining projects throughout Western Canada.
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the technical and commercial delivery of multidisciplinary projects, while providing leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff. This position is suited for an experienced professional who is establishing themselves as a technical resource within the mining sector and is capable of independently managing projects and client relationships.
McElhanney’s growing mining team includes expertise in Mining, Civil, Geotechnical, and Electrical Engineering, supported by trusted external partners. The role provides opportunities to work across underground and open‑pit mining projects, from feasibility and design through construction and operational support.
Prince George, BC is the preferred location. We also welcome candidates willing to relocate to Prince George and provide relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and deliver mining and heavy industrial projects through planning, design, construction, and operational support.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including mining, civil, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, and environmental specialists.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and quality to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Provide technical expertise and practical engineering solutions for underground and open‑pit mining projects.
- Build and maintain client relationships, acting as a key point of contact on assigned projects.
- Lead or support proposals, fee estimates, RFP submissions, and business development initiatives.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and EITs.
- Support field investigations, construction reviews, commissioning activities, and site‑based project execution as required.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, civil engineering, geological engineering, or mechanical engineering would be considered an asset.
- PEng or PGeodesignation with EGBC would be preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of progressive experience delivering mining, industrial, or resource‑sector projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong technical knowledge of mining and heavy industrial project delivery, construction, and operations.
- Proven ability to develop client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
- Experience mentoring junior technical staff and supporting team development.
- Strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and support remote or rotational assignments when required.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $104,000 to $156,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position…
Title: Senior Project Engineer – Energy & Resources
Company: McElhanney Ltd.
Location: Prince George, Canada
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