Atlantica is recruiting for innovative and collaborative candidates for a Project Engineer position in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As a key member of the team, you will support project managers in the delivery of assigned projects.ABOUT US:
Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading-edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, and working in an exciting and collaborative environment, you will:

• Participate in all aspects of assigned projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery
• Provide reports on project status to Project Managers and the Operations Manager
• Participate in project meetings regarding mechanical issues and handle technical inquiries.
• Maintain professional working relationships with the General Contractor, client, and consulting engineers; Including assisting them to resolve problems and liaise on the integration of systems.
• Prepare operational manual documentation package and ensure documentation is kept up to date.
• Collaborate with Project Services, Finance, Safety, and Estimating teams to ensure project schedule and delivery are on track.
• Work with Superintendents, Supervisors, Forepersons, and trades in the field.
• Work closely with the Estimating team to integrate bid and project methodology, as well as throughout the project on estimating project expenses.
• Ensure working drawings are developed, when required, and review specifications and shop drawings.
• Manage change orders, prepare documentation for claims, ensure monthly progress bills are accurate and issued.
• Review timesheets from field and format reports for payroll and cost control.
• Participate in debriefing session when projects are deemed substantially complete.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree and/or relevant work experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/CAD models would be considered an asset
• Experience preparing technical report/presentations, and managing engineering drawing revisions.

Please refer the Job description for details