Biomedical Engineer Manager jobs

ASCENT is a Calgary-based EPCM firm specializing in oil and gas projects across Western Canada. We are an industry leader known for innovative gas processing solutions, commitment to sustainability, and forward-thinking use of technology. Our success is built on collaboration, technical excellence, and a people-first culture. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.

The Engineering Manager is a core operational and people leadership role responsible for managing the Engineering department’s compliance, performance, resource planning, and execution. This role has regulatory responsibilities, team leadership, and day-to-day operational effectiveness while enabling scalable growth.

Engineering Department Leadership

• Lead, manage, and develop the Engineering team across disciplines.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of engineering talent.
• Develop leadership depth and contingency within the Engineering team by mentoring and preparing mid-level managers to step into expanded technical and people-leadership roles as needed.
• Provide senior technical oversight and guidance on complex or high-risk engineering work and own succession planning for advanced technical capability.

Regulatory & Compliance Ownership

• Act as Responsible Member(s) for APEGA, EGBC, and APEGS as required.
• Own and maintain PPMPs for AB, BC, and SK.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee engineering quality assurance and risk management processes.
• Provide professional engineering stamping for drawings and deliverables for the Engineering department, as required, in accordance with provincial regulations.
• Hold and maintain appropriate P.Eng. designation(s) to support stamping authority aligned with ASCENT’s core service offerings.
• Serve as the Engineering representative on the Leadership Team, providing technical, regulatory, and risk oversight at a senior management level.

Resource Planning & Utilization

• Own engineering resource planning, workload forecasting, and capacity management.
• Collaborate with Projects and Operations to align staffing with project needs.

Project Oversight & Execution Support

• Provide oversight to Project Managers and Professional Engineers.
• Ensure consistent application of developing and improving procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Support resolution of technical or execution issues.

Safety & Operational Governance

• Participate in or designated representation on the Safety Committee.
• Ensure engineering alignment with company safety and operational standards.

Business Development Support

• Provide engineering input into proposals and project scoping.
• Support client engagements as required in coordination with leadership.
• Engage with industry through seminars, presentations etc. (GPAC etc.)
• Support identification and pursuit of new business opportunities by leveraging technical expertise and existing client networks to expand relationships with both new and returning clients.

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Drive consistent use of existing procedures.
• Identify, develop, and implement new processes as the company grows.
• Reduce silos across disciplines and improve cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Process, or equivalent discipline aligned with ASCENT’s core services).
• Active Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing, with eligibility and ability to obtain registration in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
• Demonstrated ability to stamp mechanical and process engineering drawings and deliverables in accordance with provincial regulatory requirements.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive EPC engineering experience, including senior technical oversight on complex or large-scale projects.
• Proven experience in engineering leadership or management, including mentoring, performance management, and team development.
• Strong working knowledge of PPMPs, regulatory compliance, and engineering quality assurance frameworks.
• Ability to operate effectively as a senior leader within a Leadership Team, contributing to strategic, operational, and risk-based decision-making.
• Experience supporting business development, proposals, and client engagement is considered

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00-$250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person