Project Engineer - Area Lead

Description

• Represent the engineering function across other project domains, including commercial, project management, procurement, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and construction/commissioning.
• Provide leadership and continuity across engineering activities, contributing to the advancement of project engineering and delivery.
• Contribute to other projects and strategic initiatives across Hydrostor’s global portfolio as needed, with flexibility and collaboration.
• Promote a fit-for-purpose approach to engineering, balancing safety, innovation, and value throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and implement improvements in engineering execution, influencing internal and external resources to achieve best-for-project outcomes.
• Manage technical processes, including design reviews, interface coordination, risk management, change control, and deviation tracking.
• Provide clear and consistent reporting on engineering progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the development of frameworks for quality assurance, schedule adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
• Work with the Technology team to resolve deviations from the basis of design and ensure design reviews are properly documented.
• Collaborate with Hydrostor teams, the project owner’s engineer, and EPC/EPCM partners to ensure that design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning meet Hydrostor’s technology requirements and the project’s time, cost, safety, and performance goals.

Requirements

Travel Requirement: Up to approximately 20% - mostly within North America

We’re looking for a collaborative and thoughtful engineering professional who thrives in dynamic environments. You bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fairness and inclusion. You’re comfortable navigating competing priorities and can distill complex information into clear, actionable insights. You value teamwork, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact in the renewable energy space.

• Demonstrated leadership in decision-making and aligning projects with business goals.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM project delivery, including front-end engineering, cost estimation, gated reviews, and detailed design.
• Skilled in project setup, scheduling, effort-hour estimation, forecasting, and reporting.
• Understanding of Fit-for-Purpose delivery and value-based project execution.
• Familiarity with equipment used in power generation, chemical processing, or oil and gas facilities.
• Experience with safety and sustainability design principles.
• Ability to establish frameworks for quality, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Strong communication skills across diverse audiences, including leadership, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Proven ability to manage engineering inputs across procurement and construction phases.
• Experience resolving design deviations and documenting design reviews.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in engineering, project management, fieldwork, and QA/QC.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent; eligible for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to project development.
• Practical field experience and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time – Hybrid (3+ days/week in office)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance