Project Engineering Lead

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low‑carbon future. We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low‑carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two‑thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition? Our team in St. John's, NL is seeking a Project Engineering Lead to join the team This role provides leadership and oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of technical, project control, and client‑facing activities while promoting a high‑performance team culture aligned with company values, HSSE standards, and delivery excellence. What will you be doing? Serve as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day execution of EPCM call‑offs, including receiving, reviewing, prioritizing and assigning CTR requests. Manage Ad‑Hoc work requests from the client according to approved processes ensuring urgent requests maintain the required safety and quality standards. Ensure all Project Engineers apply PEM and industry best practices, maintaining consistent quality and technical rigor across communications and deliverables. Lead the development, maintenance and oversight of project plans, schedules, budgets, cost performance and documentation for all assigned scopes. Provide strategic leadership to Project Engineers in change management, procurement, contract administration, cost and productivity tracking, scheduling and risk management. Champion and embed strong HSSE and quality practices across all scopes, modelling safe behaviours and driving compliance with corporate, client and regulatory expectations. Oversee quality and performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to protect cost, schedule and delivery outcomes. Ensure consistent client engagement across all tasks – translating client needs into clear project direction, interface coordination and timely issue resolution. Identify and develop new project opportunities and support business growth within the current frame agreement. Take ownership of customer satisfaction by driving continuous improvement and resolving issues proactively. Lead post‑ We think you should have: Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registered with PEGNL, in good standing 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering and/or construction environments, including leadership of complex, multi‑discipline projects. Demonstrated ability to lead single discipline team, prioritise critical issues and adapt project execution to changing client needs. Proven leadership in project delivery, including planning, execution, risk management and stakeholder coordination. Strong organisational, time‑management and decision‑making capabilities to drive outcomes across multiple workstreams. In‑depth understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes and the ability to lead interfaces between key internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, align and lead diverse groups. High level of computer literacy, including engineering, design and visualisation tools used in project execution. More reasons to work with us: Professional development and career opportunities Competitive pay and benefits Healthy work‑life balance Social and team‑building events Dynamic project and team environment Interested? Contact us. Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre‑employment and background screening will be required. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. This is Aker Solutions Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low‑carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr