Project Engineer

Medicine Hat AB Full-Time Hybrid

About the Role

As part of the Project Engineering function the Project Engineer is a key part of the development team for the design prototype development first article creation and transition to service for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems with respect to the overall multi-disciplinary technical systems developed and maintained for Aerial Surface Control Stations Test Equipment and Payloads as part of the QTSC product families.

What Youll Do

• Development & approval with the project manager sponsor and project team the technical requirements and work structure for the customization and development of single and multi-company projects for new customer and internal requirements.
• Working in conjunction with the Project manager and resource owners to create maintain and execute project plans relating to the technical projects.
• Work with the technical and operations team to develop test and build engineer designs and operational documentation for the project.
• Ensuring the technical publications including drawings schematics safety documentation engineering reports & operational materials related to the overall project design are adequately completed by the project team within the scope of the project.
• Monitor and develop with other technical staff the engineering activities for the UVS projects
• Ensuring and approving documented design & operational safety information within the various projects
• Resolves ambiguity regarding technical issues within the project technical scope.
• Ensuring through communication and teamwork with project teams that testing and validating of overall systems is completed and supports the overall project scope.
• Creating and peer reviewing engineering technical publications including drawings schematics safety documentation engineering reports & operational materials related to the overall project design.
• Conducting training to internal and/or external staff on the overall function and operations of the project deliverables.
• Assisting and/or initiating within the project the development of Change Orders for approval.
• Work assignment will have critical deadlines.

Skill Requirements:

Essential Skills:

• Ability to read understand and interpret and modify engineering drawings schematics and BOM.
• Technical writing for reports work instructions operational instructions proposals safety documentation and training material.
• General multi-discipline technical knowledge which can be applied to an overall system.

Additional Assets Skills:

• Basic Finance & Engineering Economics
• Technical Project Management - including planning & scheduling tools (Project Insight MS Project etc.)

What You Bring

Education & Professional Membership:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Equivalent
• Registered APEGA P. Eng or PL. Eng

Work Experience:

• 6-11 years working in a technical product environment
• 4-7 years in complex systems or project engineering
• Experience in uncrewed systems avionics marine vehicular military systems and/or design of communication equipment.

Security

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the Government of Canada security clearance required for the position
• Must be eligible for and maintain a clear background check including criminal record screening as required for security clearance

Travel Requirements

• This role may require local domestic and/or international travel depending on business needs.
• Travel includes day trips overnight stays or extended assignments.
• Travel may be planned in advance or occur on short notice depending on operational requirements.
• While travelling employees may be required to work flexible or extended hours including adapting to different time zones.
• Travel may involve working in customer sites industrial environments field locations or other non-office settings.
• Employees are required to maintain a valid passport and any necessary visas security clearances or other travel documentation relevant to assigned travel.
• Travel to certain locations may require compliance with health-related entry requirements including vaccinations or immunizations as mandated by applicable authorities or site requirements.

Why QinetiQ

We offer ahigh-performing inclusive work environmentwhere you can thrive contribute meaningfully and be your authentic self. Ourpeople-first culturesupports your wellbeing growth and ability to make a real impact.

Youll also benefit from acompetitive salary and benefits package including:

• Extended health and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
• And more!

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