Contract: Dredging Project Engineer / Newfoundland and Labrador

The valued client, a large Oil & Gas company are seeking a Dredging Project Engineer for a multiyear role (Contract will be initially extended until Dec 31st, 2022) in St. Johns, Newfoundland.

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:

• Discipline Responsible Engineer for all dredging activities required to support two-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:

• Bid process
• Contract formation
• Technical design basis and specifications
• Permit applications
• Technical query responses
• Internal reporting
• Regulatory reporting
• Meeting minutes
• Etc.

 

Responsible for stewarding Owner’s comment responses to Contractor documents such as:

• Execution Plans
• Management Plans
• Specifications
• Drawings
• Surveys
• Progress reports
• Meeting minutes
• Etc.

 
 
Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s 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