Project Engineer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Transmission & Dist Projects Department. Under the general direction of the Stations
Projects Management Section Head or Project Manager, initiate, plan, execute, and close-out assigned (distribution, station,
transmission, HVDC and other) Group I, II & III capital projects & program items. Provide project management support to assigned
project managers of Group I (> $25M or strategic) projects. In all aspects of your work, demonstrate Manitoba Hydro's C.A.R.E.
principles (Collaborate, Align, Reimagine, Empower).
Responsibilities:
General
- Serve as overall champion for project delivery through all phases for projects that you are leading.
- Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships across the enterprise.
- Engage with project participants, both internal and external, to facilitate project execution and to proactively identify and
overcome obstacles to project progress including escalating issues as required.
- Hold project team members accountable to their commitments.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles associated with the design, procurement, construction, and
commissioning of transmission and distribution plant, including safety, environmental, and resource issues.
- Demonstrate personal and professional leadership within the Section.
- Serve as a supervisor, coach and/or mentor to others; provide project management expertise in all aspects, as assigned or as
opportunities arise.
- Lead and/or contribute to business process improvement initiatives.
Initiate & Plan Capital Projects
- Lead the development of and submit requests for capital project approvals.
- Develop capital project plans, including all related Project Management Division (PMD) checklist items, including among
others: Project Charters, Project Execution Plans, Communication Plans, RACI Matrices, Schedules, Budgets, Risk Matrices,
etc.
- Lead Project Kick-Off meetings.
Execute Capital Projects
- Lead project communication, and other project meetings.
- Monitor and control project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cashflows.
- Provide or contribute to monthly project progress and financial reports, including variance explanations.
- Lead the project change management process.
- Lead material and/or service procurements as required, liaise with project team members to ensure timely receipt of
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