Engineering Study Manager

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for an Engineering Study Manager to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Study Manager to lead and coordinate engineering studies for complex mining and heavy industrial projects. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage study deliverables, and ensure projects are completed in accordance with established technical, financial, and scheduling objectives.

This role requires strong technical leadership, project management experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, engineering consultants, and project stakeholders throughout the various stages of project development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering studies, including conceptual, scoping, Pre-Feasibility (PFS), and Feasibility Studies (FS).
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants to ensure the successful execution of study objectives.
• Develop and manage study execution plans, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines, including mining, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering.
• Ensure engineering studies meet applicable technical standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Manage the development and review of capital cost estimates (CAPEX), operating cost estimates (OPEX), project schedules, and technical reports.
• Identify and evaluate technical risks, project constraints, and opportunities for optimization.
• Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and stakeholder meetings to support project decisions.
• Monitor study progress, identify potential challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Coordinate with procurement, construction, operations, and project management teams to ensure study recommendations are practical and executable.
• Prepare and present study findings, recommendations, and progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Support the transition of projects from engineering studies into detailed engineering and execution phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with the applicable provincial engineering association.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including demonstrated experience managing engineering studies.
• Experience leading conceptual, scoping, Pre-Feasibility, and Feasibility Studies within mining, mineral processing, energy, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering design, project development, and study execution.
• Experience managing engineering consultants, technical teams, budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Knowledge of capital and operating cost estimation, risk assessment, and project evaluation methodologies.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established project timelines.
• Experience working in an owner's team, EPC, or EPCM environment is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and engineering study guidelines is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Health and dental benefits.
• Pension matching program.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Métis.

We also acknowledge that our Kamloops office is located on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land that houses the Kamloops community.

We recognize that our work, our lives, and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.