Project Engineer

JDS is seeking a motivated and highly organized Project Engineer to join our Environment and Reclamation division. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering and project coordination within the mining and/or environmental remediation sectors. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to projects that prioritize sustainability, collaboration, and community partnership.

The work schedule will include a mix of standard 40-hour office work weeks, with occasional travel for site visits, project-related workshops, and on-site coordination during field programs in various locations.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with environmental and engineering consultants to advance design and study work.
• Attend coordination and review meetings with the project team.
• Review constructability of designs.
• Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise.
• Support development of permit applications and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Develop CAPEX and OPEX estimates for mine closure and reclamation projects.
• Project Coordination / Controls:
  • Drive progress by planning, executing, and monitoring project activities across multiple tasks/phases.
  • Development of RFQs, RFPs, and bid evaluations.
  • Hiring and managing consultants/contractors, reviewing invoices, and negotiating contracts.
  • Requesting Purchase Orders from Accounts Payable.
  • Planning site programs and supporting their execution through coordination and procurement. Examples of site programs include drilling programs, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure upgrades/maintenance.
  • Management of technical and environmental desktop scopes.
  • Budget development, change management, and cost tracking and reporting.
  • Developing and utilizing change management tools such as change notices, change orders, RFIs, from both the owner and consultant / contractor side, ensuring a high level of detail and accuracy.
  • Contributing to and maintaining detailed project schedules.
  • Leading, coordinating, and documenting meetings.
  • General Administration (organization and filing of project documentation, including proposals, quotes, purchase orders, invoices, reports, etc.).
  • Promote a culture of health and safety.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Environment & Reclamation

Qualifications/Experience/Education Requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in an applicable engineering discipline (environmental, civil, geotechnical, mining) with a minimum of 4 years of practical experience.
• Ideally registered as a P. Eng. in British Columbia, or other Province or Territory.
• Previous site experience in reclamation, preferably with a focus on closed mine sites is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with permitting for reclamation projects is considered an asset.
• Understanding of project cost control fundamentals with analytical skills and experience in financial analysis, modeling, and budget methodologies.
• Proficient in implementing change management tools and managing budgets.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and technical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional writing and presentation abilities using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or resource software such as Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, Leapfrog or others.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 is considered an asset.
• Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.
• Based in Vancouver, within commutable distance, or willing to relocate, is preferred but not critical.
• Valid Driver's license required (minimum of Class 5).
• Bilingualism is considered an asset (English/French).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Character:

• Must be enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high-performing multidisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional results.
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and suppliers.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a respectful, professional, and technical manner.
• Must be willing to take responsibility for their own performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
• Must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and engineering office settings.
• Must possess a mature perspective and be able to maintain get-it-done attitude in the face of unexpected challenges.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be open and honest in all communications, internally and externally.
• Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on the experience of the applicant.
• Competitive compensation is based on actual hours of work performed (hourly as opposed to salary).
• Travel time to/from a project site is paid from point of hire up to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day.
• Travel costs to/from a project site are reimbursed.
• Time off will be accommodated with appropriate advanced notice to the Project Manager.
• Vacation starts at two weeks per years (and included in hourly compensation). Additional un-paid time off is available based on project workload.
• A Health Savings Account is provided.

Work Schedule:

• Office work is capped at 10 hours per day, with 8 hours per day as standard.
• On-site / shift work is capped at 12 hours per day.
• Occasional site visits will be required in this role. During field programs, rotational work may be required.