Field Engineer - New College Graduate

Overview

In this position you will provide technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications . We have various projects throughout the British Columbia and Alberta provinces, so flexibility to travel to a project site is required. Estimating Department could be used as a placeholder or person will be placed on specific project.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• 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.
• Assists the estimating team with project schedules and provides technical input as needed.
• 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 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.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• 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.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.
• Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
• 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.
• Conducts required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Attends weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• 1+ year experience preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.