Electrical Field Coordinator/Engineer II

Kiewit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer/Coordinator for a large transit rail project in Ottawa. This role involves leading health and safety initiatives, overseeing contract administration, and ensuring quality workmanship. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, with a strong commitment to safety and ethics.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction field engineering experience.
• Experience on electrical construction projects is a plus.
• Working knowledge of engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity calculations and assist in project planning.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews and trainings.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Passion for safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Requisition ID:176439

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:MEC Transportation District

Department:Field Operations

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As an Electrical Field Engineer/Coordinator for Kiewit’s Mass Electric Transportation district, you will have the opportunity to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Your main functions will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.

At MEC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today’s work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client’s objectives. We self-perform most disciplines providing time, cost, and scheduling efficiencies, as well as in-house expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.

Location

This person will work on a large transit rail project in Ottawa, ON.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering:

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and trainings.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Assist in the supervision of field operations.

Office Engineering:

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Assist project engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by leadership.
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.

Estimating:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid.
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 2 years of construction field engineering experience.
• Experience working on electrical construction projects is a plus.
• Working knowledge of reading engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.