Technical Specifications & Standards Advisor

Description

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.

• Engage with internal SMEs, engineers, operations teams, and technical staff to both advise and drive implementation of revised standards.
• Provide advisory guidance and hands-on execution support on version control, quality assurance, and compliance for technical documents and design packages.
• Act as a bridge between advisory and delivery, ensuring governance documentation, specifications, and assurance frameworks are both strategically aligned and practically implemented.
• Lead the review, update, governance, and execution of technical specifications and engineering standards related to water treatment infrastructure (pumps, tanks, filters, instrumentation, etc.).
• Support the PMO’s broader efforts to enhance delivery maturity, reduce rework, and improve the efficiency and quality of engineering deliverables.
• Develop high-impact marketing content that showcases PTAG’s expertise.
• Engage with industry leaders and participate in high-profile events.
• Oversee the development, execution, and dissemination of updated standard specifications, guidelines, and templates used by consultants and contractors across capital projects.
• Mentor or guide internal teams on adopting and embedding updated technical standards into capital planning and project delivery frameworks.
• Execute and manage governance processes, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, regulatory codes, and industry best practices, drawing on experience leading governance and assurance programs at TC Energy.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, design standards, technical governance, or construction assurance, preferably in public infrastructure or utilities (water treatment highly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of technical specification development, governance, and control, including best practices, review cycles, and regulatory considerations.
• Experience working in a PMO or capital projects environment with a focus on execution of governance processes is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with Canadian standards for water and environmental infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional engagement with SMEs, project managers, and operations personnel to build consensus and drive adoption of standards.
• Experience executing governance frameworks for specifications and standards, including updating control documents, QA/QC processes, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions (CAN/U.S. codes and standards).
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a consultative yet hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

Benefits

PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides an employee share purchase plan. PTAG is an equal opportunity employer.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing consulting firm.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance