Field Engineer
- Edmonton, AB, T6S 1B8, Canada
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- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience
- 1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
- Posting language
- English
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Overview
Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.
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What you will be doing
- Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
- Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
- Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
- Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
- Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
- Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
- Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
- Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
- Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
- Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
- 1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
- Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate daily construction activities, resources, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors while ensuring work complies with engineering standards and contract specifications. Track project costs and production, manage field layouts, permits, inspections, and documentation, and support quality assurance throughout the project.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of construction engineering experience are required. Candidates should have beginner-level knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, drawings, specifications, materials, and applicable standards, along with effective communication and multitasking abilities; scheduling knowledge is preferred.
Skills
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Scheduling
- Project Cost Control
- Production Tracking
- Technical Drawing Review
- Engineering Specifications
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Identification
- Field Layout
- Permit Management
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Timecard Review
- Project Documentation
- Construction Equipment Knowledge
- Communication
- Multitasking
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Crews
- Production Scheduling
- Project Budget
- Shop Drawings
- Design Specifications
- Material Requirements
- Project Data
- Contract Specifications
- Work Plans
- Risk Identification
- Project Performance
- Cost Coding
- Project Financial Reporting
- Timecards
- Quality Assurance
- Certificates
- Inspections
- Field Layout
- Utility Lines
- Commercial Lines
- Permits
- Design Drawings
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Construction Equipment
- Building Materials
- Construction Standards