Project Engineer Jobs in British Columbia

A Project Engineer in the construction industry is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing the technical aspects of a construction project. This includes reviewing designs and drawings, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes, preparing project schedules, and managing project resources. They work closely with Project Managers, Architects, and other Engineers to ensure successful project execution from conception to completion. They are also responsible for troubleshooting technical issues that arise during the construction process.

Important skills for a Project Engineer include strong technical knowledge in engineering and construction, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. They should be proficient in using project management and CAD software. Relevant certifications could include a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Prior roles a person may have before becoming a Project Engineer include Field Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Design Engineer.

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Intermediate Water Resource Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago

Construction Management: Willing to manage the construction activities. Willing to work with contractors and clients and assist them in implementing our design plans....

Intermediate to Senior Coastal/Hydrotechnical Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago

Detailed design of coastal structures as well as installation and/or construction management (riprap, green shoring, outfalls, etc.). Data analysis and coding (Matlab, Python, Fortran)....

Project Engineer/Manager, Highway Design and Construction - Vancouver

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a Project Engineer/Manager, Highway Design and Construction to our Northern and Pacific Transportation team based in Vancouver, BC....

Cities & Communities Engineer

  • Kamloops, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Kamloops, BC
  • 1 day ago

Cities & Communities Engineer Kamloops, BC, Canada Req #677 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 About McElhanney Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical...

Municipal Civil Junior Engineer / Engineer In Training (Eit)

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 2 days ago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career...

Senior Engineer, Industrial Water

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago

Senior Engineer, Industrial Water - ( 240003UB ) Description Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with...

Process Engineer Co-Op Student

  • Sechelt, BC
  • 3 days ago
  • Sechelt, BC
  • 3 days ago

Line of Business: Other About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S....

Site Reliability Engineer - Edge Networking

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 4 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 4 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join one of the largest retail companies in Vancouver, BC on a 6 month contract basis. As the Site Reliability Engineer, your role...

Structural Engineer, EIT - Bridges & Civil Structures

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 6 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 6 days ago

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies...

CHIEF - 4th Class Power Engineer

  • 100 Mile House, BC
  • 8 days ago
  • 100 Mile House, BC
  • 8 days ago

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our 100 Mile Lumber division in 100 Mile House, British Columbia, is...

Structural Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 9 days ago

Job Description - Structural Engineer As a Structural Engineer, you will take on exciting engineering tasks within assigned systems design, ensuring projects are completed on time and within...

Lead Engineer, Integrated Digital Delivery

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 days ago

Closing Date: March 21, 2025 Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the...

Ingenieur logiciel II / Software Engineer II

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 days ago

Notice: Before you submit your application, please scroll-down and select the site of your choice English | FR – Canada (in the footer)....

Ingenieur logiciel principal / Principal Software Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 days ago

Notice: Before you submit your application, please scroll-down and select the site of your choice English | FR – Canada (in the footer)....

Principal Embedded Engineer

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 13 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 13 days ago

EnerSys is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and...

Project Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mathematical Optimization for Engineers
Learn the mathematical and computational basics for applying optimization successfully. Master the different formulations and the important concepts behind their solution methods. Learn to...
Revit for Structural Engineers
Learn how to model basic building structural systems in Autodesk Revit. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has initiated a sea change in the way that buildings are designed and constructed. Old...
Mentoring engineers with impact
This course provides a framework to become a better and more seasoned mentor. You will learn to develop and offer a sustainable and well-structured mentoring path to your mentees. As a mentor you...

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in British Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Project Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in British Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.6%
Master's Degree
25.1%
High School or GED
9.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
Associate's Degree
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Project Engineers in British Columbia
2-4 years
37.5%
1-2 years
12.5%
Less than 1 year
12.5%
None
12.5%
4-6 years
8.3%
6-8 years
8.3%
10+ years
4.2%
8-10 years
4.2%


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