Hybrid Project Engineer – Studies & Proposals

at Peter Lucas

• Job title: Project Engineer – Studies & Proposals
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Saskatoon, Canada

About the role

• Project Engineer managing engineering studies and proposals for mining and energy sectors. Collaborating with project teams to deliver high-quality technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver engineering studies (e.g., scoping, trade-off evaluations, conceptual/pre-FEED/FEED-style support where applicable).
• Develop study scopes, assumptions, methodologies, and deliverable outlines aligned with client needs.
• Coordinate technical inputs from internal disciplines and external partners (e.g., process, mechanical, electrical, civil, ESG, cost, schedule).
• Produce, compile, and quality-check study deliverables including:
• Basis of Design / design criteria summaries
• Technical memorandums and study reports
• Option evaluations and recommendation packages
• Risk registers, decision logs, and action trackers
• Support cost/schedule inputs by coordinating with estimating and planning resources, ensuring assumptions are clear and traceable.
• Apply practical engineering judgment to identify gaps, improve clarity, and strengthen technical defensibility of deliverables.
• Lead or support the development of technical proposals for engineering, project engineering, and owner’s representative services (including secondment-type roles where relevant).
• Write and assemble proposal content, including:
• Understanding of the opportunity / problem statement
• Proposed approach and methodology
• Work plan, schedule, deliverables, and assumptions
• Roles, responsibilities, and resourcing plans
• Risk identification and mitigations
• Hours estimates and price schedules
• Coordinate proposal inputs from leadership and SMEs; ensure version control and timely internal reviews.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with company standards, templates, and quality expectations.
• Support project execution teams with project engineering tasks such as:
• Scope definition and change support
• Vendor / contractor technical coordination
• Technical query management and action tracking
• Supporting QA/QC of engineering deliverables
• Collaborate with project managers to maintain alignment on scope, schedule, and client expectations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients through clear communication and dependable delivery.
• Participate in internal process improvements, including development/refinement of templates, tools, and report/proposal standards.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, including mentoring/junior support where appropriate.

Requirements

• **Must have:**
• Education in Engineering, Technology, Project Management, Trades, or other related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the mining, energy, consulting or heavy industrial sectors (study, engineering, or project engineering focus).
• Demonstrated capability producing clear, structured technical writing (reports, memos, or proposals).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.
• Comfortable working primarily in a desk-based environment (reports/proposals/studies as the majority of the workload).
• Must have reliable transportation for commuting to work and job sites on an as-needed basis.
• **Nice to have:**
• Registered with APEGS as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineering Licensee in Saskatchewan.
• Registered with TPS as a Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) in Saskatchewan. (Job title would change to Project Technologist – Studies & Proposals)
• Ability to act as Engineer of Record and/or provide professional sign-off on study deliverables, where required by scope and client needs.
• Familiarity with common industry study stages and deliverables (trade-off studies, conceptual studies, FEED support).
• Experience supporting project management deliverables (scope, schedule, cost, risk) within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with business development/proposal coordination and identifying new opportunities.
• Working knowledge of contract administration, construction sequencing, and standard construction practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office (especially Word and Excel) and AutoCAD; experience with PM tools is an asset.
• Ability to flex hours and prioritize work independently.
• **Core Competencies:**
• **Technical writing strength:** clear, concise, defensible, well-structured documents.
• **Systems thinking:** connects scope, assumptions, risks, cost, and schedule into coherent study/proposal packages.
• **Coordination & follow-through:** can pull inputs from others and drive to closure without hand-holding.
• **Client-ready communication:** professional, responsive, and capable of representing the company in writing and in meetings.

Benefits

• Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits.
• Pension Matching.
• Company Events.