Engineer, Field

Aecon Group Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Vancouver is looking for a Field Engineer to support project management teams by ensuring compliance with design standards. The role involves coordinating with crews, reviewing construction specifications, and evaluating daily project performance. Candidates should have a background in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, along with 3-5 years of experience as a Field Engineer. A valid BC driver's license is required, and the expected salary range is $70,000 - $85,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator.
• Knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, and applicable standards.
• Valid BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project production schedules and ensure resources are available.
• Review project specifications for quality control throughout the project.
• Evaluate daily production and track project performance.

Skills

Field engineering experience

Construction management knowledge

Proficiency in Primavera Scheduling software

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Field Engineer

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Field Engineer will provide field‑engineering information to the project management team and sub‑trades to ensure construction works comply with all design drawings, engineering standards, codes and specifications. We have multiple full‑time positions open to service current and future work throughout Western Canada.

What You’ll Do Here

• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedules and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collect, coordinate and analyse shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling, identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or processes that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance, documenting daily activities in company‑approved methods and technologies.
• Notify team members and management of any significant schedule changes and recommend solutions for management consideration.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Remit accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure financials are accurately reported, managing cost coding with company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review project specifications for quality control at the beginning, during and after work completes, initiating and managing appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Work with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, initiating and managing any permits needed before work can begin.
• Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules and crews as needed.
• Reconcile job close‑out checklists with owner representatives and field crews at the end of the project.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring To The Team

• Post‑secondary education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3‑5 years working as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator, ideally in project engineering or heavy‑civil construction environments.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and applicable standards.
• Proficiency in software related to the construction industry (e.g., Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP, etc.).
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Flexibility to work in both field and office settings.
• Valid BC driver’s license.

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.