Project Engineer

Job summary

The Project Engineer will lead the design, prototype development, and transition to service for uncrewed vehicle systems. They are responsible for managing technical requirements, project plans, and ensuring all engineering documentation and safety standards are met.

Job details

📍 Medicine Hat, AB | 🕒 Full-Time | Hybrid 🛠️ About the Role As part of the Project Engineering function the Project Engineer is a key part of the development team for the design, prototype development, first article creation, and transition to service for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems with respect to the overall multi-disciplinary technical systems developed and maintained for Aerial, Surface, Control Stations, Test Equipment, and Payloads as part of the QTSC product families. 🔧 What You’ll Do Development & approval with the project manager, sponsor, and project team the technical requirements and work structure for the customization and development of single and multi-company projects for new customer and internal requirements. Working in conjunction with the Project manager and resource owners to create, maintain and execute project plans relating to the technical projects. Work with the technical and operations team to develop, test, and build engineer designs and operational documentation for the project. Ensuring the technical publications including drawings, schematics, safety documentation, engineering reports & operational materials related to the overall project design are adequately completed by the project team within the scope of the project. Monitor, and develop with other technical staff the engineering activities for the UVS projects, Ensuring and approving documented design & operational safety information within the various projects Resolves ambiguity regarding technical issues within the project technical scope. Ensuring through communication and teamwork with project teams that testing and validating of overall systems is completed and supports the overall project scope. Creating and peer reviewing engineering technical publications including drawings, schematics, safety documentation, engineering reports & operational materials related to the overall project design. Conducting training to internal and/or external staff on the overall function and operations of the project deliverables. Assisting and/or initiating within the project, the development of Change Orders for approval. Work assignment will have critical deadlines. Skill Requirements: Essential Skills: Ability to read, understand, and interpret and modify engineering drawings, schematics, and BOM. Technical writing for reports, work instructions, operational instructions, proposals, safety documentation, and training material. General multi-discipline technical knowledge which can be applied to an overall system. Additional Assets Skills: Basic Finance & Engineering Economics Technical Project Management - including planning & scheduling tools (Project Insight, MS Project, etc.) 🎓 What You Bring Education & Professional Membership: Bachelor of Engineering or Equivalent Registered APEGA P. Eng or PL. Eng Work Experience: 6-11 years working in a technical product environment 4-7 years in complex systems or project engineering Experience in uncrewed systems, avionics, marine, vehicular military systems, and/or design of communication equipment. 🔐 Security Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the Government of Canada security clearance required for the position Must be eligible for and maintain a clear background check, including criminal record screening, as required for security clearance Travel Requirements This role may require local, domestic, and/or international travel depending on business needs. Travel includes day trips, overnight stays, or extended assignments. Travel may be planned in advance or occur on short notice, depending on operational requirements. While travelling, employees may be required to work flexible or extended hours, including adapting to different time zones. Travel may involve working in customer sites, industrial environments, field locations, or other non-office settings. Employees are required to maintain a valid passport and any necessary visas, security clearances, or other travel documentation relevant to assigned travel. Travel to certain locations may require compliance with health-related entry requirements, including vaccinations or immunizations, as mandated by applicable authorities or site requirements. 💡 Why QinetiQ? We offer a high-performing, inclusive work environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be your authentic self. Our people-first culture supports your wellbeing, growth, and ability to make a real impact. You’ll also benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Extended health and wellness spending accounts RRSP/TFSA matching Access to continuous learning and development opportunities And more! 🌐 Explore our culture

What you’ll do

The Project Engineer will lead the design, prototype development, and transition to service for uncrewed vehicle systems. They are responsible for managing technical requirements, project plans, and ensuring all engineering documentation and safety standards are met.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree and be a registered P. Eng or PL. Eng with APEGA. The role requires 6-11 years of experience in a technical product environment, specifically with complex systems or uncrewed vehicle technologies.

Benefits

• Extended health and wellness spending accounts • RRSP/TFSA matching • Continuous learning and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Technical · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• project plans · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project engineering
• Technical writing
• Engineering drawings
• Schematics
• BOM
• Technical project management
• Uncrewed vehicle systems
• Avionics
• Marine systems
• Vehicular military systems
• Communication equipment design
• Engineering economics
• Project planning
• Scheduling tools
• Safety documentation
• Project Design
• Vehicle Systems
• Continuous Development
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Change Orders
• Technical Issues
• Technical Projects
• Project Scoping
• Project Engineering
• Technical Requirements
• Planning
• Prototype Development
• Communication
• Engineering Drawings
• Finance
• Project Management
• Operations
• Technical Writing
• Scheduling
• Security Clearance
• Test Equipment
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Project Engineer
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation