Civil Engineering Field Inspector

Arcadis; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Civil Engineering Field Inspector to join their Waterloo office. This role involves monitoring construction projects, compliance assessment, and collaboration with contractors and municipalities to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in civil engineering and several years of relevant experience, alongside strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of Trimble (or other GPS systems) is an asset.
• Registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document construction site activities.
• Prepare detailed daily site inspection and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with construction drawings and regulations.

Skills

Municipal infrastructure

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Construction project compliance

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Engineers thrive on solving problems by putting their logic and creativity together. They are able to invent, explore, and question to enhance the areas around us. Arcadis engineers work in multiple disciplines and collaborate on larger initiatives. The Team has the opportunity to work on unique and leading-edge projects with a local focus to make a global difference.

Arcadis' Waterloo office is searching for a Civil Engineering Field Inspector/ Technologist to join its growing team.

This role sits in our Mobility Global Business Area. We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

This role involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities centered around ensuring the smooth operation and regulatory compliance of construction projects. Key tasks include monitoring and documenting construction site activities and discussions, preparing detailed daily site inspection and progress reports, and collecting digital photo records of site activity. The role also requires interpreting construction drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with design, inspecting materials and construction processes, and advising contractors and team leads of any deviations from approved designs or safety and environmental concerns. Additionally, the position involves obtaining and verifying detailed servicing as-built information, reviewing contractor submissions such as shop drawings and RFIs, conducting detailed erosion and sediment control inspections, and preparing related reports.

Furthermore, the role requires reviewing and verifying contractor payment requests and progress claims, attending and documenting pre-construction and site progress meetings, and liaising with municipalities, conservation authorities, contractors, and clients as needed. Coordination of sub-consultant inspectors and reviews, as well as collaboration with contractor and municipal staff for maintenance and repair inspections, is also crucial. Finally, all tasks must be conducted in accordance with legislated and company-mandated environmental, health, and safety mandates, alongside other company policies, ensuring a comprehensive and compliant approach to construction project management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering is essential
• Minimum 2+ years of related experience required
• Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure is necessary
• Experience drafting and assisting with tender documents, technical specifications, schedules, quantities, and construction cost estimates is an asset
• Knowledge of Trimble (or other GPS systems) is an asset
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere are essential
• Vehicle and driver's license in good standing is required
• Registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) is an asset
  
  

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $84,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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