VP of Engineering

Job summary

Lead the engineering function by setting its strategy and technical roadmap, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring projects and products meet safety, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements. Partner with operations, manufacturing, quality, HSE, and commercial teams to manage technical risk, support customer solutions and proposals, and develop engineering talent and organizational capacity.

Job details

Our client is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead the engineering function and establish the technical direction needed to support continued growth. This senior leadership role oversees engineering strategy, product development, project execution, technical standards, compliance, and team development while partnering closely with operations, manufacturing, and commercial teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep engineering expertise within the energy sector, proven leadership experience, and the ability to translate business and customer needs into practical technical solutions. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Define and execute the engineering strategy and long-term technical roadmap Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across product development, project execution, design, and field support Ensure engineering projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality requirements Establish engineering standards, design controls, documentation practices, and project delivery frameworks Provide senior technical guidance on equipment selection, project scoping, site design, and customer solutions Oversee certification and regulatory requirements, including applicable Canadian and industry standards Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, HSE, and commercial teams to improve performance and manage technical risk Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to support innovation and future growth Develop engineering talent, organizational structure, and succession plans to support a growing business Provide technical input into proposals, feasibility assessments, product positioning, and customer discussions Your strengths include: 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams and complex equipment or product programs Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline Active Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, with Alberta registration preferred Strong technical background in natural gas, pressure regulation, gas systems, packaged equipment, industrial equipment, or a closely related field Proven ability to set engineering strategy and successfully deliver complex projects and products Knowledge of ABSA, CSA, ASME, and other applicable engineering standards considered a strong asset Experience leading engineering organizations through growth, transformation, or organizational change Strong executive communication, decision-making, and cross-functional leadership skills Ability to work remotely within Canada and travel approximately 30% as required If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the "Apply" button to send your resume directly Chris Feng, Jason Dick or Bobi-Jo Warner. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more. Accounting & Finance - Engineering, Sales & Operations - HR & Office Support - Technology - Contingent Workforce - Executive Search Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca

What you’ll do

Lead the engineering function by setting its strategy and technical roadmap, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring projects and products meet safety, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements. Partner with operations, manufacturing, quality, HSE, and commercial teams to manage technical risk, support customer solutions and proposals, and develop engineering talent and organizational capacity.

Requirements

Requires 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, and an active Canadian P.Eng. designation; Alberta registration is preferred. Candidates should have strong energy-sector or related equipment expertise, experience delivering complex projects and leading engineering organizations, and the ability to work remotely within Canada and travel approximately 30%.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Product Development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Engineering Strategy
• Engineering Leadership
• Product Development
• Project Execution
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
• Technical Standards
• Design Controls
• Project Delivery
• Natural Gas Systems
• Pressure Regulation
• Packaged Equipment
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Talent Development
• Executive Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Manufacturing

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