Dredging Project Engineer

Assignment Description
 In this role you will be responsible for the successful oversight of an exciting, technically challenging dredging program. 
 • You will be the subject matter expert on the Owner’s team 
 • You will be surrounded by an experienced and knowledgeable project support network
 • This position is best suited for a confident, experienced professional who values collaboration and a new challenge.
 
 Responsibilities:
 • Responsible for oversight of a capital dredging campaign while upholding the clients values of Protecting What Matters, Do it Right, Make it Better and Do it Together.
 • Discipline Responsible Engineer for all dredging activities required to support tow-out and installation of the CGS 
 • Discipline Responsible Engineer for all investigative campaigns to support dredging activities
 • Review and comment on dredging engineering documentation
 • Will oversee work of major execution contractor(dredging contractor) as well as additional supporting contracts(site investigations, consultants, surveyors, etc.)
 • Provides input and support to project team in obtaining necessary permits to execute dredging scope
 • May be responsible for interface with relevant internal and external stakeholders
 • Dredging will be executed locally in Argentia, NL however oversight and management will be done at Owner’s St John’s office or at Contractor’s office in Europe.
 • Will require onsite attendance in Argentia and onboard vessels during project execution phase
 
 Deliverables
 • Responsible for drafting, revising and contributing to Owner’s documentation to support the following:
 o Bid process
 o Contract formation
 o Technical design basis and specifications
 o Permit applications
 o Technical query responses
 o Internal reporting
 o Regulatory reporting
 o Meeting minutes
 o Etc.
 • Responsible for stewarding Owner’s comment responses to Contractor documents such as:
 o Execution Plans
 o Management Plans
 o Specifications
 o Drawings
 o Surveys
 o Progress reports
 o Meeting minutes
 o Etc.
 
 Competencies
 Must possess the following competencies:
 Safety focused – We protect what matters, meaning safety is paramount
 Collaborative – Transparent and receptive to feedback
 Team focused – We win via supporting each other
 Strong clear communicator in English (second languages are beneficial)
 Commercially and contractually astute – Able to anticipate risk areas and position for success
 Process driven – We manage risk and change in a measured, thoughtful, transparent way via process adherence
 Technically creative – draws on deep theoretical and practical knowledge to implement the most effective solutions

Qualifications Required

• Minimum Bachelors degree in relevant field (civil, coastal, marine, etc.)
 • Eligible for registration with PEGNL
 • 10+ years of progressive experience with marine dredging vessels such as cutter suction dredgers and trailing suction hoppers and other marine excavation equipment
 • Experience with variety of material disposal methods
 • Strong knowledge of environmental engineering, management and monitoring for dredging operations
 • Experience as Owner’s or Contractor’s representative on major dredging project is beneficial
 • Experience applying your expertise within the Canadian regulatory environment is a plus

Duration

Multiyear Position 

Location

St. John's, NL