Construction Engineering Officer

Canadian Armed Forces; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player where you will play a crucial role in supporting military operations through engineering excellence. As a Construction Engineer, you will be involved in a variety of tasks, from preparing construction designs to leading teams in maintaining essential infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work both domestically and internationally, ensuring that our military personnel have the facilities they need to succeed. With a commitment to leadership and technical expertise, you will be part of a dynamic team that embodies the motto 'everywhere.' If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a university degree relevant to engineering.
• Leadership and project management skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and approve construction drawings and designs.
• Lead and manage skilled personnel in engineering projects.
• Advise on military engineering matters.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Engineering Support

Facilities Management

Environmental Engineering

Education

University Degree

Tools

Construction Drawings

Cost Estimation Tools

Job description

As a member of the military, Construction Engineers provide engineering support, such as facilities management, fire engineering, contract and project management, and construction and environmental engineering.

As members of the Military Engineer Branch, Construction Engineers plan, develop and implement projects involving a wide range of military engineering tasks. Their primary responsibilities are to:

• Prepare or approve construction drawings, designs and cost estimates
• Advise superiors on military engineering matters
• Exercise leadership and technical control over organizations involved in engineering services
• Provide mapping, charting and geodesic support to sea, land and air operations
• Lead and manage a team of skilled personnel

Work environment

Construction Engineers work as part of a Construction Engineering Flight or Unit. Although the primary role of Construction Engineering Officers is to support the operations of the Royal Canadian Air Force, they may also support Canadian Army operations and missions. After gaining practical experience, Construction Engineers may be posted to a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) base or headquarters. Over their careers, they will likely be deployed on domestic or international missions, including operations in support of UN, NATO, or Coalition missions.

If you choose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility regarding postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part-time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base.

Wherever the Canadian Armed Forces are based or deployed, providing Canada’s soldiers, aviators, and sailors with well-functioning infrastructure is a vital part of the mission.

On base in Canada, Construction Engineering Officers fill the role of a town engineer, setting up and maintaining buildings and facilities, roadways, airfields, jetties, ranges, and training areas, as well as the power grid, water supply, and sewage systems.

Once they complete their military and occupational training, Construction Engineering Officers are typically posted to an engineering support unit at one of Canada’s military bases, where they’ll lead teams of highly-skilled technicians in the planning, budgeting, and execution of operating, repairing, and maintaining the base infrastructure. They could also be tasked to manage a wide range of construction projects, from conception to completion.

Even during their first posting, Construction Engineers can expect to be deployed on an operational tour, either here in Canada or around the world.

Construction Engineers always emulate their motto, “UBIQUE,” which means “everywhere.”

If you already have a university degree, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before being assigned.