Project Engineer

About Us

Rockford Engineering Works Ltd. is a consulting and engineered-to-order equipment manufacturer. We design, build, and deliver heavy industrial equipment tailored to the unique needs of our clients across Saskatchewan and beyond, from first concept through fabrication, assembly, commissioning, and ongoing aftermarket support.

What sets Rockford apart is our ability to integrate everything under one roof. We combine mechanical, fluid power, electrical and automation engineering with in-house manufacturing and field support. This end-to-end approach ensures our designs can be built, maintained, and trusted to perform long after delivery.

At Rockford, you won't just be part of projects – you'll be part of delivering real machines that make an impact for our clients. We value excellence, accountability, and teamwork, and we provide opportunities for people to grow while contributing to challenging and meaningful work.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing consulting engineering services and subject matter expertise across all phases of the project lifecycle, including acquisition, planning, execution, and delivery. This role ensures that clients receive solutions that meet their specifications while maintaining effective project management from initiation through completion. The Project Engineer is dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction, driving project excellence, and continuously improving Rockford's operational efficiency and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure client satisfaction. Represent clients at project meetings and act as their advocate.
• Proposal Development: Develop project scopes and estimates for proposals that provide significant value to both parties while mitigating risks.
• Estimation and Tracking: Prepare estimates for specific proposals and measure project success against estimated targets. Ensure that designs meet all legislated, industry, and organization-specific requirements and practices.
• Project Roadmap: Develop and follow a project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) roadmap. Identify variances and adapt the roadmap accordingly.
• Project Reviews: Conduct comprehensive project reviews upon completion, taking into account client and team feedback. Evaluate financial, schedule, and product performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional Engineer, and/or Engineering Technologist licensed to work in Saskatchewan.

• 10+ years of experience in managing engineering projects and schedules in a heavy industrial setting.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply industry-related codes, standards, procedures, and practices to complete manufactured and/or assembled products.
• Experience in project tracking and reporting, including individual projects and overall corporate resource utilization.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and their appropriate application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• Ability to apply safe work practices and WHMIS policies and processes.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering, mechanical designs, assembly, and final product.
• Strong understanding of engineering project management.
• Exceptional time management, problem solving, negotiation and sales skills to collaborate with clients and meet project requirements and timelines.
• Effective team player with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to make decisions within your scope of responsibilities.
• Promoting a safety-conscious work environment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge, skills and competence will be considered.

Rockford Perks:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Company matching pension program.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile, innovative engineering projects.
• Collaborative team environment focused on excellence and professional growth.
• Career development through mentorship, challenging assignments, and industry recognition.