Junior or Intermediate Project Engineer

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Facilities Maintenance Services plays an integral part in the continued success and future vision of the Vancouver Airport Authority.

Position overview

We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Junior or intermediate Project Engineer – Technical Services Maintenance in the Facilities Maintenance Department. Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services - Maintenance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and management of a diverse array of small to mid-sized design, state of good repair and construction projects, with a focus on maintenance of airport terminal and ancillary buildings (Passenger loading bridges)

Key responsibilities include:  

• Managing assigned capital and investment projects, including developing project requirements, project scope, budget and schedule.
• Preparing and delivering on project implementation plans in collaboration with YVR stakeholders and Airport Operations and Engineering, while acting as a leader in the areas of construction safety and environmental stewardship.
• Preparation and evaluation of Business cases, Request for Proposal and Tender documents, including scope of work definition, technical requirements and schedule constraints.
• Managing design teams to develop contract documents and meet desired project outcomes while adhering to scope, schedule and budget.
• Maintaining and managing construction contracts, schedules, and project budgets including forecasting costs and risk management.
  Liaising with internal Airport Authority departments and external stakeholders throughout the projects, and facilitating discussions, reviews, inspections, and site visits.

Key qualifications include:

• Completion of a university degree in electrical/mechanical engineering and experience in the design, construction or consulting industry. Completed education in other engineering fields will be considered if accompanied by relevant working experience in industrial control systems, PLC, or SCADA (Controls Engineering is an asset).
• Registered or eligible to register within 6 months as a Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training with the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)
• Experience managing major construction and renovations in a public commercial environment.
• Experience with HVAC controls and DC power supplies
• Knowledge of the National Building Code, industry practices and standards; knowledge of airport operations is an asset.
• Strong project management, organization and knowledge of contract law and contract administration processes as well as proficiency using Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• PMP Designation is considered an asset

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

Salary Range : $90,039 to $122,573 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.