Project Engineer

The Project Engineer reports to the Senior Project Manager and interacts with the Direct Sales team, and our customers, to ensure the best possible match between the company’s products and the customer’s application.

This role requires providing consistent, reliable, and accurate, technical support in a fast-paced workplace environment. Effective time management skills, professional quoting and estimating abilities, and proficiency with forging strong interdepartmental relationships are key attributes for this position.

Interested candidates must possess a P. Eng certification for British Columbia, strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, a positive, team-focused attitude, exceptional customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while providing consistent high-quality detailed work. If you're a friendly, customer service-oriented person, who loves solving problems, and is willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction, we'd love to speak to you about this rewarding career opportunity.

Compensation:

Remuneration package includes:

• Competitive base salary
• Commission
• Performance bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family includes:

• Paid time off for vacation and sick days
• Extended medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program for courses related to your employment
• Company matching pension plan
• Flex/wellness plan (can be used for gym memberships, fitness courses, and equipment).
• Collaborate with the Senior Project Manager and Account Manager to review RFQs, technical specifications, bid contracts, and unique customer requirements.
• Conduct site visits with the sales team to understand customer applications and product integration.
• Shadow field service technicians to gain insight into service products and team capabilities.
• Participate in hands-on learning within the shop to understand in-house manufacturing and service capabilities.
• Support the sales team with energy audits and related initiatives.
• Attend sales meetings and deliver presentations on products and services.
• Complete training in technical equipment sales and the overall sales process.
• Provide timely technical, marketing, and commercial support to the Direct Sales organization.
• Prepare quotations, data, drawings, and bid documents for projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality sales and technical support via phone, email, and direct customer interactions.
• Coordinate activities across internal departments, external contractors, vendors, and approval agencies.
• Offer application engineering expertise for special projects, including conceptual design and product modifications.
• Support internal teams with commercial and technical negotiations as needed.
• Manage assigned projects from inception through completion within agreed timelines.
• Research and respond to marketing, technical, and application-related questions from peers and customers.
• Prepare equipment pricing and cost estimates in line with company policies.
• Assist in developing bid strategies and optimizing bills of materials for projects.
• Analyze competitor products and strategies, sharing insights with the Direct Sales team and other stakeholders.
• Help create promotional and technical materials for internal and external use.
• Engage in collaborative problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support and refine product selection procedures while communicating updates to the Direct Sales team.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with high-profile or complex projects requiring special documentation, testing, or inspections.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through product training, webinars, internal cross- training, and external courses or seminars.

Key Competencies

Education & Technical Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a P.Eng. designation is required. Minimum of 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Project Management experience (PMP designation) is also desirable.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitudes are essential for success in this role.
• Experience working with compressed air systems or rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, CSA B51, and other relevant industry codes/standards is an asset but not mandatory.

Engineering & Problem Solving

• Strong ability to troubleshoot systems, interpret technical data, and assess customer requirements.
• Able to perform basic equipment performance calculations and recommend technical solutions.
• Capable of analyzing and interpreting system specifications and converting them into practical, real-world applications.

Project Management

• Proven experience managing full project lifecycles from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out.
• Skilled in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets using tools like MS Project
• Expertise in risk management, change management, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying complexity and timelines.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

Communication & Documentation

• Exceptional technical writing skills, with demonstrated experience in preparing technical sales quotations and project proposals.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to a variety of audiences.

Software & Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design and modeling software.
• Prior experience in creating Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and system layout drawings.

Interpersonal & Organizational Skills

• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term, high-quality professional relationships with clients, suppliers, suppliers, contractors and internal team members.
• Results-driven self-starter, able to manage time and priorities effectively to achieve specific goals and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Demonstrated team player who also excels when working independently.
• Tactful and assertive when interacting with customers, sales personnel, engineers, and external contractors.

Work, Travel & Compliance

• The position is based out of our head office located in Surrey, BC.
• This role will require occasional out of office site visits to ensure projects are properly executed and remain on schedule.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (no major violations, suspensions, or DUIs in the past five years). A driver's abstract may be required.
• Valid Canadian passport with the ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States as needed.
• Must adhere to Wiseworth Canada’s alcohol and drug-free workplace policy.