Title: Planning Engineer II
Duration: 1 year
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Schedule : Hybrid (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
 
Description:
Senior execution-focused engineering role supporting a large brownfield pipeline and facilities portfolio. Responsible for advancing mechanical, electrical, and civil projects by identifying risks, unlocking opportunities, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate execution.
 
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Drive execution readiness across a multi-year project portfolio
• Identify risks/opportunities and optimize schedules
• Advance in-year capital execution and project timelines
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sponsors
• Align procurement, materials, and execution plans
• Maintain project planning data and “Golden Project List”
• Develop GIS-based site layout plans
• Act as a central coordination point across stakeholders
• Travel up to 15%

Must-Have Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related)
• Eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration
• 8+ years of experience in pipeline or facilities project execution with accountability for scope, schedule, or outcomes
• Strong understanding of brownfield execution (energized electrical systems or pressurized pipelines)
• Hands-on experience working with Project Management, Project Controls, Scheduling, Construction, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sponsors
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and align multiple stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management and execution-driven mindset
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Willingness to travel and engage cross-functional teams (up to 15%)

Nice-To-Have:

• Business-related degree or experience in Asset Management, Capital Planning, or Portfolio Optimization
• PMP certification or formal project management training
• Field engineering, construction management, or inspection experience
• Pipeline intervention experience (e.g., Stopples, Biseps, Line Stops, hot taps)
• Strong supplier network for electrical components (switchgear, power transformers)
• Experience with value-based or asset-focused investment decision frameworks

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 43.33/hr.